RESP 2112 - Resuscitation Techniques

2 Credits

This course will address the knowledge, skills, and values associated with neonatal, pediatric, and adult life support techniques. Students will become certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), neonatal advanced life support (NALS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS). Lab only.

Lab fee.

Prerequisite: RESP 2103 Applications of Respiratory Care, RESP 2224 Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care, RESP 2234 Clinical Practicum II

Corequisite: RESP 2221 Professional Development, RESP 2235 Clinical Practicum III

Lab only. Course Level Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Describe basic heart anatomy and physiology with special emphasis on electrophysiology. (PLO 1)
2. Interpret common cardiac electrophysiological patterns. (PLO 1, 3)
3. Determine when and how to treat common cardiac electrophysiological patterns. (PLO 1, 3)
4. Describe common pacemaker types and systems. (PLO 4)
5. Describe components of a 12-lead electrocardiogram. (PLO 1, 2)
6. Use the AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support guidelines when treating patients. (PLO 1, 2, 3)
7. Use the AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support guidelines when treating patients. (PLO 1, 2, 3)