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Fall of 2018
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| RT 2013 - Pediatric & Neonatal Resp Care |
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This is a three hour course emphasizing the respiratory therapist role in management of neonatal patients with respiratory diseases. The course is designed to acquaint the student with the unique pathophysiology of the more common neonatal and pediatric pulmonary disorders and the application of respiratory care modalities used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients in this age group. Course content includes patient assessment, the etiology, clinical signs and symptoms, and methods of diagnosing of the most common diseases affecting the neonatal/pediatric patient. Treatment approaches will include oxygen therapy, medication delivery and mechanical ventilatory support. Prerequisite: must be accepted to the Respiratory Therapy program.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Allied Health Division Respiratory Therapy Department Course Attributes: Vocational Saints Anywhere |
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