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.