RESP 2280 — Advanced Clinical Assessment and Protocol 4 Credit Hours
Students will learn advanced integration skills for clinical assessment of respiratory care patients in the adult intensive care setting. Topics include airway management, chest X-ray interpretation, pharmacologic agents, initiation of evidence based protocols, and best clinical practice guidelines. Students will complete Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification. (3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)