Clinical Practice I

Course Code:

RST-102

Course Description:

An orientation to the hospital environment and to the basic non-critical respiratory care procedures covered in both Core Concepts in Respiratory Care and Fundamentals of Respiratory Care. Clinical instruction and supervised practice are provided in the areas of basic patient assessment, infection control, vital signs, charting, oxygen administration, aerosol/humidity therapy, hyperinflation therapy and bronchial hygiene.

Credit:

Instruction methods:

lab: 8 Hours, Lecture

Prerequisites:

Acceptance into Respiratory Care Program

Corequisites:

RST-100, RST-101, RST-103 and RST-207