RCBS 458 - Clinical Practice III (6)

This course provides an opportunity to advance the student experience with neonatal and pediatric respiratory care in the areas of patient assessment and monitoring (invasive and non-invasive), mechanical ventilation, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), airway care, labor and delivery assistance, and transport. Reinforcement of adult intensive care, greater participation in critical-care procedures, and assisting physician and other clinicians with advanced procedures is encouraged. In addition, students are provided with opportunities for assisting with pulmonary rehabilitation and sleep disorders testing. Elective clinical rotations may be requested as available. Greater interaction with physicians and other health care practitioners is expected in this final clinical. Prereq: RCBS 448. Offered: Spring.