RES 141 - Respiratory Skills III

Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3 Clinical Hours: 0 Credits: 3

Description: This course covers mechanical ventilation systems, pediatrics and associated monitors.

Course Topics:

Basic adult mechanical ventilation and application
Establishing the need for ventilation
Basic adult non-invasive ventilation and application
Basic ventilator modes and settings

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

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.

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:

Establish the need for mechanical ventilation.
Demonstrate non-invasive ventilation.
Select the ventilator and the mode based on clinical finding and assessment data.
Determine initial ventilator settings.
Modify ventilator settings based on patient clinical findings.

For SCC Online Courses:
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Mandatory Attendance Requirement
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Proctored Exams

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Official Course Syllabus
2023-2024