RCP 213 - Neonatal/Ped’s Concepts

Class Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Clinic/WkExp Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisite: RCP 111
Corequisite: None
Local Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Respiratory Therapy Program
Local Corequisite: None

This course provides comprehensive coverage of the concepts of neonatal and pediatric respiratory care. Emphasis is placed on pathophysiology, patient assessment and special therapeutic needs of neonates and children based on evidence-based medicine protocols and clinical practice guidelines. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the neonatal and pediatric respiratory care concepts through written evaluations.