RT 235 Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care

An introduction to fetal development, evaluation of the newborn, and cardiopulmonary diseases of infants and children. A comprehensive study of airway management, bronchopulmonary hygiene, continuous positive airway pressure, and mechanical ventilation of the pediatric patient. Participants will be required to practice advanced neo/peds mechanical ventilators to analyze impact on patients within class room experiences or simulations. Prerequisite: RT 100, RT 110, RT 115

3 credit hours