RES 131 - Respiratory Skills II

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Clinical Hours: 0 Credits: 4

Description: This course is a study of selected respiratory care procedures and applications.

Course Topics:

Bronchial hygiene
Hyperinflation therapy
Airway management of the non-intubated patient
Electrocardiograph
Arterial blood gas sampling

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn website

Required Materials:

Four function mathematical calculator

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

An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

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

Student Learning Outcomes:

Explain and demonstrate proficiency in hyperinflation therapy techniques, goals and clinical objectives.
Compare and perform the proper techniques and potential benefits of each of the commonly used bronchial hygiene adjuncts.
Explain and demonstrate proficiency in airway selection, insertion and maintenance of the non-intubated patient.
Perform the electrocardiograph procedure.
Explain and demonstrate proficiency in arterial blood gas sampling.
Administer pulmonary function testing.
Apply the principals of a 12-lead ECG.

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Official Course Syllabus
2023-2024