RCA 230 - Critical Care I

2 Credit Hour(s) • 45 Contact Hours (Lecture/Lab Combination)
Prerequisite: RCA 153
Focuses on the care of critically ill patients. Includes advanced pulmonary physiology and pathophysiology, assessment and monitoring of acute and chronic respiratory failure, mechanical ventilation, and emergency respiratory care. Incorporates a laboratory portion that enables the student to develop skills essential for the assessment and treatment of the critically ill.