CRS 122 - Advanced Concepts of Cardiorespiratory Equipment

Credits: 1

Description
Emphasizes skill development of critical cardiorespiratory care treatment modalities. Mechanical ventilation, physiological monitoring, and other application and operation theory presented in context of guidelines, protocols and pathways.

Student Learning Outcomes

Correctly assemble, apply and troubleshoot all respiratory equipment introduced in class.
Demonstrate correct techniques when obtaining arterial puncture, including recognition of side effects/complications with application of correct actions.
Correctly and appropriately apply infection control principles presented in class.
Demonstrate the ability to administer airway care.
Demonstrate the ability to initiate, apply and modify artificial airways.
Demonstrate the ability to document delivered therapy, outcomes and assessments.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: CRS 121

Graded: Letter Grade