RSP 353 - Clinical Practice III

This course provides a supervised clinical experience on the critical care unit of acute care hospitals and an introduction to critical care medicine and mechanical ventilation. Emphasis is placed on assessment, therapeutic techniques, invasive procedures, diagnostics and communication strategies for patients on mechanical ventilation within the scope of practice for respiratory care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate how to provide ventilatory support for critically ill patients in an interprofessional setting while showing compassion and teamwork.

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisite or Corequisite Courses: RSP 402 with a C or better, RSP 307 with a C or better, RSP 309 with a C or better, and RSP 308 with a C or better.
Prerequisite Courses: RSP 304 with a C or better, RSP 306 with a C or better, RSP 352 with a C or better, RSP 402 with a C or better, RSP 307 with a C or better, RSP 309 with a C or better, and RSP 308 with a C or better.
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Restricted to RSP majors only.
Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.
Additional Course Fees: Additional Fee - Liability Insurance
Major Restriction RSP