Perinatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care

Coastal Alabama Community College

CourseRPT 242

This course presents the unique requirement for appropriate delivery of respiratory care to the neonatal and pediatric patient. Laboratory is required and course emphasis is placed upon a detailed outline of fetal lung development, fetal circulation, neonatal cardiopulmonary disorders, and specialized equipment and techniques, as well as general considerations of provision of care to neonatal and pediatric patients.

Credits

3 credits

Course Code

RPT 242

Related Courses

Prerequisites, corequisites, and courses that build on this one

Prerequisites

Complete these courses before enrolling

RPT 220
Clinical Practice II
2 credits
RPT 221
Pathology for the RCP I
3 credits
RPT 222
Fundamentals of Respiratory Care II
4 credits
RPT 223
Acid Base Regulation and ABG Analysis
2 credits

Required For

Courses that require this course as a prerequisite

RPT 244
Critical Care Considerations for the RCP
2 credits
RPT 243
Computer Applications for the RCP
2 credits
RPT 240
Clinical Practice IV
4 credits
RPT 232
Diagnostic Procedures for the RCP
2 credits