RT 421 — Critical Care Clinical II (4 cr)
This is the second in a series of Critical Care clinical courses perfecting skills in a critical acute care environment. Students will orientate to the facility, use electronic charting and deliver patient care including patient assessment, delivery of prescribed medications, participate in resuscitation, apply invasive ventilation, and draw arterial blood gases from arterial lines. A surgical rotation is offered to provide additional time in airway management, patient monitoring and medications, while observing thoracic and abdominal surgery. Written assignments include patient care plans and maintenance of clinical documentation. Students are expected to continue to develop critical thinking skills appropriate for the clinical environment. Prerequisite: Successful completion of previous term. (SCC)
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