RES 2002 — Clinical Practicum II
Prerequisites: First semester Respiratory Care core curriculum. This is a continuation of Clinical Practicum I and involves students completing learning exercises and developing skills in the laboratory and clinical settings. Students will learn to initiate, conduct, and modify prescribed therapeutic procedures such as oxygen set-ups, medical gas cylinder care, arterial blood gas sampling and analysis, basic spirometry, and airway care. Reinforcing time management, use of technology, professionalism, and medical ethics covered in 1st semester classes students learn the work ethic.