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Respiratory Therapy Course Descriptions: Third Year


RTCL 3040

RTCL 3040

Neonatal and Pediatrics (8 weeks) 8 credits

This course is designed to assist the student in the development of skills and comprehensive understanding of Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care. At the completion of this segment, the student will be expected to function in the capacity of a Respiratory Therapist.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of the academic portion of the Respiratory Therapy Program

RTCL 3110

RTCL 3110

Respiratory Therapy Clinical (Level 1) (22 weeks) 19 credits

Level 1 experience is designed to allow the student to gain exposure to all clinical rotations. The student will function under the supervision of a Respiratory Therapist. Successful completion of this segment requires meeting the objectives listed.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of the academic portion of the Respiratory Therapy Program

RTCL 3120

RTCL 3120

Respiratory Therapy Clinical (Level 2) (17 weeks) 18 credits

Level 2 experience is designed to allow the student increased exposure in all Level 1 areas. The student will be expected to function in the capacity of a Respiratory Therapist at the completion of Level 2. Successful completion of this segment requires meeting the objectives listed.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of the academic and clinical portions of Level 1 of the Respiratory Therapy Program

RTCT 3040

RTCT 3040

Respiratory Therapy Clinical Theory (Neonatal/Pediatrics) 2 credits

This course consists of a series of academic half days over an eight week period dedicated to the review and examination of didactic material to clinical practice in the neonatal and pediatric care setting. It is a comprehensive overview and integration of all three years of the program.

This course will include a combination of lectures, case studies and seminars presented by therapists, physicians and other health professionals. The Program Coordinator is responsible for course continuity. The B.C.C.H. Clinical Site Coordinator is responsible for on-site delivery and organization.

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the respiratory therapy program curriculum as it pertains to the neonatal and pediatric patient. The student will be expected to review the theoretical knowledge learned in the 1st two years of the program, to build upon that knowledge, and apply it to clinical situations in written exams.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of the academic portion of the Respiratory Therapy program

RTCT 3110

RTCT 3110

Respiratory Therapy Clinical Theory (Level 1) 3 credits

This course consists of a series of academic half days dedicated to the review and examination of didactic material related to clinical practice. It is a comprehensive overview and integration of all three years of the program.

This course will include a combination of lectures, case studies and seminars presented by therapists, physicians and other health professionals. The clinical coordinator is responsible for course continuity. The site coordinators are responsible for on-site delivery and organization. The student will be expected to build upon the theoretical knowledge in the first two years of the program.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of the academic portion of the Respiratory Therapy program

RTCT 3120

RTCT 3120

Respiratory Therapy Clinical Theory (Level 2) 3 credits

This course consists of a series of academic half days dedicated to the review and examination of didactic material related to clinical practice. It is a comprehensive overview and integration of all three years of the program.

This course will include a combination of lectures, case studies and seminars presented by therapists, physicians and other health professionals. The clinical coordinator is responsible for course continuity. The site coordinators are responsible for on-site delivery and organization. The student will be expected to build upon the theoretical knowledge in the first two years of the program.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of the academic and clinical portions of Level 1