Course Outcome Summary 2026-27

RESP 1480 Respiratory Therapy Clinical III

Course Information

Course information
Course Number RESP 1480
Course Title Respiratory Therapy Clinical III
Description This course offers students the opportunity to apply and integrate respiratory care theory and laboratory skills within a clinical setting. (Prerequisites: RESP 1320, RESP 1340, RESP 1360, RESP 1380)
Total Credits 6
Total Hours 192
Types of Instruction: instruction type, credits, and hours
Instruction Type Credits and Hours
Lab 6 Credits, 192 Hours

Pre/Corequisites

Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Successfully complete all Semester Three Respiratory Therapy Courses

Course Competencies

  1. Apply advanced respiratory care techniques in a clinical setting.
  2. Manage patients with multisystem failure in critical care.
  3. Monitor mechanical ventilator settings based on patient assessment.
  4. Provide respiratory care in emergency situations
  5. Implement infection control measures in respiratory care.
  6. Provide comprehensive respiratory care for neonates and pediatric patients in clinical settings.
  7. Demonstrate leadership and professionalism in the clinical setting.
  8. Apply critical thinking skills in complex respiratory care scenarios.
  9. Manage respiratory care for patients with chronic respiratory diseases in clinical settings.
  10. Implement evidence-based practices in respiratory care.
  11. Demonstrate effective documentation and patient care reporting.
  12. Develop and implement individualized respiratory care plans.
  13. Provide patient-centered respiratory care in diverse populations.
  14. Manage patients with advanced respiratory support needs.
  15. Evaluate patient outcomes and modify respiratory interventions accordingly.
  16. Apply ethical principles in respiratory care practice.
  17. Participate in interdisciplinary care for patients with respiratory needs.
  18. Manage respiratory care for patients in critical care transport.

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