Respiratory Life Support
Credits: 3
Course Number: 10-515-113
Course Description
10-515-113 RESPIRATORY LIFE SUPPORT ...focuses on management of adult ventilatory support. Emphasis is placed on promotion of evidence-based practice using established clinical practice guidelines and published research for its relevance to patient care. (Prerequisites: 10-515-172, Respiratory Therapeutics 2; 10-515-174, Respiratory/Cardiac Physiology; 10-515-175, Respiratory Clinical 1)
Course Typically Offered
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How can I use this course to achieve my career goals?
This course is associated with the following programs:
What will I learn?
- Assess the need for mechanical ventilation
- Explain general principles of mechanical ventilation
- Apply non-invasive mechanical ventilation
- Apply invasive mechanical ventilation
- Operate various ventilators
- Interpret waveforms and graphics
- Evaluate patient response to mechanical ventilation
- Apply weaning techniques to mechanically ventilated patients
- Analyze the legal and ethical implications of initiation, continuation, and withdrawal of life support
- Correlate mechanical ventilation strategies to various disease states
Class Details
- Class Number:
- 81055
- Delivery:
- In-Person
- Term:
- Fall 2024
- Session:
- 8W2
- Date Range:
- -
Estimated Cost:
$496.55
*
Meeting Times
| Dates | Day(s) / Time | Location(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 10/29/24 - 12/17/24 |
Tu
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
Green Bay Campus Room HS320
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