TransfermaticRESPTH at Los Angeles Valley College

    RESP TH 005 - Application of Respiratory Therapy & Clinical Experience III

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    6.2Demandingout of 10
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    Description
    This course includes laboratory and clinical instruction in neonatal respiratory care. This is the 4th clinical rotation with an emphasis on critical care and an introduction to NICU's. Students will be evaluated for competency in neonatal respiratory management and assessment in the laboratory and clinical setting. Course material includes neonatal assessment, ventilator and airway management, ECMO, Nitric oxide and surfactant therapies. This course also includes certification in Neonatal Resuscitation (American Academy of Pediatrics). The acute treatment and clinical assessment of the critical care neonatal and pediatric are explained in detail and case presentations are discussed.