2023-2024 Academic Catalog

RSPT 3405 Respiratory Care Therapist Practicum IV

Practical workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the supporting Military Treatment Facility. This course provides students with the skills necessary to competently perform all forms of pulmonary function tests, obtain and analyze blood gasses, and apply quality control measures in a pulmonary function laboratory. Students are assigned to the Pulmonary Function Lab where they will apply knowledge gained to perform basic spirometry, pre-post bronchodilator spirometry, diffusion studies, total lung volume studies, bronchial provocation studies, blood gas puncture and analysis, quality control measures, and assist in bronchoscopic procedures.

Credits

4