TransfermaticRC at Santa Monica College

    RC 6 - Airway Management

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    Recent Semesters
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    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    2
    Prerequisite
    Formal admission to the Respiratory Care Program and RC 5.
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course covers the essentials of routine artificial airway care in the acute care setting. Conditions that lead to airway damage are discussed as well as techniques used to prevent them. Emphasis is placed on maintaining and troubleshooting artificial airways and preventing ventilator associated events.