CRS 121 - Advanced Concepts of Cardiorespiratory Sciences

Credits: 3

Description
Introduces acute (critical) cardiorespiratory care emphasizing all aspects of mechanical ventilation and patient monitoring. Critical thinking skills will be further developed through simulated cardiorespiratory care plans.

Student Learning Outcomes

Initiate/modify ventilator support through assessment of blood gases.
Assess blood gases and make therapy recommendations given clinical situation and lab data.
Initiate/modify artificial airways through patient assessment and assessment of blood gases.
Demonstrate appropriate care of artificial airways.
Identify side effects/complications of mechanical ventilation and take appropriate action.
Identify side effects/complications of artificial airways and take appropriate action.
Assess outcomes of delivered respiratory therapy introduced in class and modify as needed.

Prerequisite: CRS 115
Corequisite: None

Graded: Letter Grade