RC120 — Respiratory Care Clinical I
Students will work under the direct supervision of a clinical instructor or preceptor. This is an introductory clinical experience for the student to practice the respiratory care skills obtained in respiratory courses. The student will perform direct patient care by evaluating patients’ medical records, assessing patients and administering basic care including oxygen therapy, humidity and aerosol therapy, hyperinflation therapy, and bronchial hygiene therapy. Students will interact with members of the healthcare team to optimize the patient’s care management. Students will also have the opportunity to disinfect and reprocess equipment and may be involved in emergent medical situations to include cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of manual resuscitators. Students may also be exposed to emergent bedside procedures such as thoracentesis, bronchoscopy, and intubation.