2016-2017 Catalog

RESP 1991 Clinical Practicum I

0.0 - 16.5 - 5.5

Prerequisite

(2) RESP 1010 and RESP 1020 - must be completed prior to taking this course.

Course Description

The student is assigned 16.5 hours per week to clinical practice in affiliated hospitals and healthcare agencies. Along with an orientation to clinical policies and facilities, emphasis is placed upon the basics of oxygen therapy, patient assessment techniques, incentive spirometry, medical aerosol and metered dose inhaler therapy, and medical asepsis.