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RC 124 - Clinical Practice I


Credit Hours: 2

This course is designed to be the first hospital experience for our students. The purpose of the course is to acclimate the student to the hospital settings as well as offer patient contact opportunities for the purpose of developing clinical proficiency in practicing basic patient assessment, oxygen and aerosol delivery, and infection control procedures.

Course Outcomes
  • General Objectives
    • demonstrate an understanding of the role of the respiratory therapist in the clinical setting;
    • demonstrate good working relations in functioning as a member of the health care team;
    • demonstrate professional behavior and judgment in terms of appearance, attitudes and conduct with staff and patients;
    • demonstrate professional responsibility in terms of attendance and punctuality;
    • demonstrate effective communication skills in dealing with staff and patients;
    • demonstrate good patient care skills and rapport in establishing and maintaining therapeutic relationships with patients;
    • describe the structure and function of a respiratory care department;
    • describe the organization of patient care areas and function of equipment observed; and
    • follow infection control guidelines as outlined in our professional clinical guidelines as well as hospital regulations.
  • Performance and Knowledge Objectives
    • demonstrate appropriate use of compressed gas cylinders including air, oxygen, heliox, nitric oxide, and any other medical gases used as a therapy;
    • demonstrate appropriate use of oxygen delivery devices including air/oxygen blenders, regulators and flowmeters, masks, cannulas, and enclosures;
    • demonstrate appropriate use of liquid oxygen systems;
    • demonstrate appropriate use of oxygen delivery during patient transport;
    • demonstrate an understanding of basic assessment for need of oxygen or other medically therapeutic gas;
    • demonstrate an understanding for the need and appropriate use of hyperinflation therapy;
    • demonstrate appropriate documentation of therapy; and
    • maintain asepsis regarding the above stated skills and clean, disinfect, and/or sterilize equipment.


Prerequisites: Matriculation in the Respiratory Care Program or permission of the department, RC 110, RC 111, RC 112, RC 114. All Respiratory Care coursework must be taken in sequential order.
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