May 09, 2024  
Learning Outcomes Catalog 
    
Learning Outcomes Catalog

RT 2460 - Advanced Respiratory Therapy II

Student Learning Outcomes
  1. Cardiopulmonary Assessment & ACLS.
  2. Advanced Pharmacology.
  3. Hemodynamic Monitoring.
  4. Chest Tube Maintenance.
  5. Specialized Life-support Devices.
  6. ECG Interpretation & Testing.
  7. Identify the components of a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program.
  8. Identify the components of Patient Education in the field of Respiratory Care.
  9. Identify the components of Sleep Medicine.
  10. Completing mock CRT & RRT Exams.
  11. Complete a resume and cover letter and participate in a mock interview for employment.

Course Description
Presents cardiopulmonary assessment and diagnosis in advanced adultcritical care including correlation of cardiopulmonary anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology with evaluation of cardiopulmonary function. Presents concepts of rehabilitative practice for patients with chronic cardiopulmonary diseases. Introduces strategies for successful completion of national board exams. Presents mechanical ventilation procedures related to critical care medicine for children and infants using state of the art equipment and computer simulation in the learning laboratory.
Credits: 3