RES 244 - Advanced Respiratory Skills I

Class: 3 Lab: 3 Credits: 4
This course includes an in-depth study of mechanical ventilation and considerations for management of the critical care patient.

Course Topics:

Advanced ventilator management
Advanced ventilator graphics
Weaning the patient from the ventilator

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:
None

Grading System:
The standard mathematical procedure of rounding will be applied to arrive at a whole number percentage in the final grade calculation.

A grade of “C” or higher is required to continue in the associate degree program.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Review the history of ventilation, modes and terminology and, basic ventilator graphics.
Illustrate the advanced terms and concepts of mechanical ventilation.
Demonstrate an understanding of how ventilators work.
Diagram how a ventilator breath is delivered in each mode.
Compare and contrast the relationship between volume, pressure, flow and time as they relate to advanced ventilator graphics.
Outline the processes associated with ventilator liberation.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:

Identity Verification
Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Orientation and Support
Proctored Exams

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Add/Drop period
Attendance
Classroom Conduct
Equal Access
IT Access
Online Behavior
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Student Concerns
Student Help Services
Withdrawals

Official Course Syllabus
2022-2023