RT 149 - Clinical Ed 2 Seminar

Credits: 1

Provides the opportunity to integrate the classroom and clinical activities of the concurrent courses in a seminar format.

Prerequisite(s): RT 117, RT 118, RT 121, RT 126, RT 131 each with a minimum grade of “C”
Corequisite(s): RT 132, RT 135, RT 146
Lecture Hours: 15 Lab Hours: 0
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: No

Outcomes and Objectives

Demonstrate appropriate decision making based on information gathered.
1. Review existing data in the patient record, e.g., patient history, physical examination, vital signs, respiratory care orders, progress notes, and appropriate diagnostic tests.
2. Recommend additional procedures to obtain additional data, e.g., chest x-ray, blood gas analysis, spirometry, pulse oximetry, etc.
3. Evaluate additional pertinent clinical information from patient interview and physical assessment.
4. Interpret the results of the above named procedures.
5. Determine the appropriateness of the prescribed respiratory care plan and recommend modifications where indicated.