RSC 221 - Respiratory Care Lab III

Hours: 1

This advanced laboratory course provides hands-on training in Specialty areas of care. Students will practice advanced respiratory skills including neonatal resuscitation, pediatric airway management, ventilator setup and management for all age groups. Emphasis is placed on age-specific assessment, equipment selection, simulation-based scenarios, and interdisciplinary team communication. This course prepares students for high-acuity clinical environments by reinforcing critical thinking, technical proficiency, and clinical decision-making.

Lecture/Laboratory: Lab: 5 contact hours per week.
Prerequisite: RSC 105, 155, 160, 170, 171, 205 with a minimum of a “C”
Corequisite: RSC 150, 201, 220, 291