RET 2877L - Clinical Practice IV

College of Health Sciences

Credit(s): 4
Contact Hours: 182
Effective Term Spring 2018 (540)

Requisites

Prerequisite RET 2876L with a minimum grade of C

Course Description

The student will continue to practice critical respiratory care. Laboratory as well as clinical introductions to cardiopulmonary testing will be included with an emphasis on pulmonary function testing and blood gases. In addition, students will rotate through surgery and the recovery room. Laboratory experience precedes in-hospital practice.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

  1. The student will describe the procedures and indications for pulmonary function testing and arterial blood gas analysis by
    1. observing and assisting as directed the assessment of pulmonary function on selected patients and interpreting the results
    2. analyzing an arterial blood sample, interpreting the sample results, and describing the significance of the results on the patient's condition
  2. The student will demonstrate the skills and techniques used to monitor and care for critically ill patients, including those requiring mechanical ventilation, by
    1. demonstrating the proper technique, on a mannequin, for oral intubation using a conventional (including Miller and Macintosh blades) and fiber optic laryngoscope
    2. listing the steps required to prepare, and assist in the preparation, for endotracheal intubation
    3. explaining the procedure for inserting a radial arterial line
    4. performing a sample draw from an arterial line, including closed systems
    5. demonstrating the steps required to set up, maintain, and monitor a transport ventilator
    6. describing the proper use of an end tidal carbon dioxide (etCO2) detector
    7. explaining the proper use of a positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) valve
    8. listing the steps required to insert and maintain a bite block
    9. demonstrating the procedure for changing the circuit on a mechanical ventilator
    10. explaining the use of a vibrating mesh nebulizer
    11. identifying the components, indications, and hazards of pleural drainage devices
  3. The student will demonstrate professional characteristics consistent with job performance by
    1. adhering to the code of ethics of the American Association of Respiratory Care
    2. complying with all hospital policies and procedures
    3. participating in physician rounds
    4. describing the impact of culture. age, learning styles, and literacy on patient education, communication, and care

Criteria Performance Standard

Upon successful completion of the course the student will, with a minimum of 75% accuracy, demonstrate mastery of each of the above stated objectives through classroom measures developed by individual course instructors.

History of Changes

Revised 8/84 Revised 7/85 Revised 1/90 Liability Insurance Fee Effective Session 19871 3YR C&I Review 1992-93 DBT 10/17/95 Effective Session 19961 3 Year Review 2000. 3 Year Review 2004. 3 Year Review 2008. C&I Approval: , BOT Approval: , Effective Term: Fall 2008 (400).
C&I Approval: 08/17/2017, BOT Approval: 09/19/2017, Effective Term: Spring 2018 (540)

Related Programs

  1. Respiratory Care (RESC-AS) (640) (Active)