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