RSP 303 - Patient Assessment

This course introduces the role of the respiratory care practitioner during the patient encounter. Topics will include the stages and spaces utilized to promote a positive encounter and the patient interview that promotes patient safety, integrity, and autonomy. Learners will be introduced to skills that support a complete patient examination through the assessment of medical records, physical findings, laboratory data, the chest radiograph, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in concepts in patient assessment through written evaluations.

Credit Hours: 3

Corequisite Courses: RSP 300, RSP 330, RSP 301, RSP 302, RSP 333, and RSP 351.
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Restricted to RSP majors only.
Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.

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