RSC 201 — Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care
This course introduces care concepts and skills for providing respiratory therapy to the neonatal/pediatric population. Learning emphasis is placed on the knowledge and skills needed to assess and treat the neonatal/pediatric patient including the development and physiology of the fetal and neonatal lung, perinatal circulation, and neonatal/pediatric pulmonary disorders. The curriculum focuses on respiratory care techniques, airway management, mechanical ventilation, and drugs/dosages appropriate for treatment of neonatal and pediatric patients. Lecture 3 hours per week. SP