RC 131 - Respiratory Care in Neonatal and Pediatric Populations & Diagnostic Studies Laboratory

    Recent Professors
    Michelle N. Donahoo
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    1
    Prerequisite
    RC 121, 122, 123, and 124 with grades of "C" or better
    Spring 2026 Sections
    View Spring 2026 sections of RC 131
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course prepares students for general practice as respiratory care practitioners. It provides laboratory practice in medical gas, humidity/ aerosol, hyperinflation and bronchial hygiene therapies, airway management, and non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilatory support as applied to neonatal and pediatric patients in specialized critical care units. Additionally, it covers pulmonary rehabilitation techniques, cardiopulmonary stress testing, sleep studies, and respiratory care techniques in the home setting. Students must successfully complete the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Self Assessment Examinations to receive a passing grade in this course. Students are responsible for fees associated with this examination.
    Usually Held
    Tue 11:30am–2:35pm, Tue 2:50pm–5:55pm