RPC 225 - *Arterial Blood Gas Analysis and Physiology II This course is a study of advanced life support systems including arterial blood gas management, hemodynamics, airway management, dysrhythmia recognition, advanced pharmacology, mechanical ventilation management, and review of scientific research literature regarding patient populations with special needs. This course will require the use of effective written and oral communication skills and encompasses the care of adult, pediatric and neonatal respiratory care patients.
Semester Availability: SPRING ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change. See your advisor.
Prerequisites: RPC 282C , RPC 203 , RPC 289 , and RPC 290 or Graduate of CoARC Certification Program or CRT credential. Corequisites: RPC 204 , RPC 283C , RPC 291
Contact Hours: 60 lecture hours per semester Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs
This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but it has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (4)
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