RET 2250 Pediatrics & Neonatology

Development of the fetus, anticipation of high-risk pregnancies and care of the newborn infant, emphasizing neonatal and pediatric physiology and diseases, and pertinent diagnostics.

Prerequisites: RET 1201 and Restricted to Majors

Course Outcomes

• Identify and describe fetal development including circulation.
• Describe the respiratory therapist's role in high-risk deliveries, resuscitation and diagnostic techniques.
• Differentiate the clinical signs and diagnostic tests and be able to state the treatment of various cardiac anomalies.
• Differentiate the clinical signs and treatment for neonatal and pediatric disease states.

Credit Hours: 2

• Classroom: 2 hours

• Division: Health Sciences
• Department: Respiratory Care

• Repeatable Credit: No
• Offered Online: Yes