RESP 1399 - Clinical Internship - 1

Credit hours: 3

Prerequisites: Successful advancement from the previous semester.

Course Description:
Clinical Internship - 1 is a supervised clinical application of skills developed in previous RPC courses to include humidity and aerosol therapy, gas administration devices, equipment cleaning and sterilization, bronchial hygiene techniques, pharmacology, arteriotomy and hyperinflation therapy. Supplemented by medical director instruction and required seminars. 24 hr. Clinical/wk.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Select, assemble, and setup medical equipment for proper function and operation.
Demonstrate appropriate infection control procedures.
Demonstrate competency in the American Heart Association’s standards for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.