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Respiratory Neo/Peds Care

Class Number: RESPTHER 10515180-1 - Respiratory Neo/Peds Care
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

10-515-180 RESPIRATORY NEO/PEDS CARE...Provides a comprehensive orientation to the field of neonatal and pediatric respiratory care to include fetal development, birth, neonatal physiology, pulmonary dynamics, abnormal cardiopulmonary conditions, diseases, noninvasive and invasive therapeutic interventions. Emphasis is placed on promotion of evidence-based practice using established clinical practice guidelines and published research for its relevance to patient care. (Prerequisite: 10-515-113, Respiratory Life Support )

Course Typically Offered

  • Spring

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What will I learn?

  1. Summarize cardiopulmonary development (conception through maturity)
  2. Differentiate cardiopulmonary diseases/disorders of the neonatal/pediatric patient
  3. Develop a therapeutic care plan for the neonatal/pediatric patient
  4. Apply principles of mechanical ventilation and airway management for the neonatal/pediatric patient
  5. Evaluate cardiopulmonary status of the neonatal/pediatric patient
  6. Evaluate radiologic images of neck and chest
  7. Treat cardiopulmonary collapse in the neonatal/pediatric patient

Class Details

Class Number:
RESPTHER 10515180-1 - Respiratory Neo/Peds Care
Date:
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Delivery:
Online
Term:
2026 Spring Session 2

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
3/25/2026 - 5/19/2026 Online
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

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