RESP 1320 Adult Critical Care
Course Information
| Course Number | RESP 1320 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Adult Critical Care |
| Description | This course addresses both invasive and noninvasive hemodynamic monitoring, as well as chest tube management, fluid and electrolyte balance, and other essential topics in critical care. (3 hrs lec/1 hr lab) (Prerequisites: RESP 1220, RESP 1240, RESP 1260, RESP 1280) |
| Total Credits | 4 |
| Total Hours | 80 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 3 Credits, 60 Hours |
| Lab | 1 Credit, 20 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Successfully complete all Semester Two Respiratory Therapy Courses
Course Competencies
- Manage respiratory care for critically ill adults.
- Perform advanced respiratory procedures in critical care.
- Evaluate patient outcomes in critical care settings.
- Explain the principles of fluid and electrolyte balance in critical care.
- Apply evidence-based practices in adult critical care.
- Provide interprofessional communication and collaboration in critical care.
- Apply the principles of hemodynamic monitoring in critically ill patients.
- Implement strategies for preventing complications in critical care respiratory patients.
- Use advanced modes of mechanical ventilation in critical care.
- Provide care for patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
- Explain the principles of mechanical ventilation weaning in critically ill patients.
- Manage respiratory care for patients in multisystem failure.
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
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