RCA 230 Critical Care I

2 Credit hours      37.5 Contact hours

Focuses on the care of critically ill patients. Includes advanced pulmonary physiology and pathophysiology, assessment and monitoring of acute and chronic respiratory failure, mechanical ventilation, and emergency respiratory care. Incorporates a laboratory portion that enables the student to develop skills essential for the assessment and treatment of the critically ill.

Prerequisite

All first year RCA courses or Permission of Program Director

Notes

This course is taught at Pickens Technical College. A student must be accepted in the Respiratory Therapy Degree program to take this class.

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