RTH 4108 - PERINATAL/PEDIATRIC RESPIRATORY CARE

Students will learn the pathology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of the cardiopulmonary diseases unique to the newborn and pediatric patient population. There will be discussion of the development of the fetus, high-risk pregnancies and the rolls of respiratory therapists in labor and delivery. This course is intended to prepare the student for hands-on clinical rotation to the neonatal and pediatric intensive care units and introduce the student to this area of specialization.

Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisites: RTH-3110, RTH-3204, RTH-3205 & RTH-3211 with at least a “C” in each.

Co-requisites: RTH-4111, RTH-4112 & RTH-4124.

Credits: 3cr