RET 1102 Lab for Respiratory Care Fundamentals I

Prerequisites: None

Course Outcomes

• Demonstrate effective skills in administering medicine via MDI/DPI, small volume nebulizers and breath actuated devices.
• Demonstrate skills in aseptic handwashing techniques, acquiring blood pressure, heart rate and respiratory rates and appropriate body mechanics.
• Demonstrate effective skills in physical assessment including auscultation, tactile fremitus and obtaining respiratory vitals.
• Demonstrate effective skills in airway management to include intubation, extubation, suctioning, artificial ventilation via resuscitation bag, and tracheostomy care.
• Demonstrate effective skills in setting up oxygen devices and administering bland aerosol via ultrasonic devices or air entrainment nebulizers.

Credit Hours: 0

• Division: Health Sciences
• Department: Respiratory Care

• Repeatable Credit: No
• Offered Online: No