RTAD-222 Respiratory Neonatal/Pediatric Care

Credits 2 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Division signature required; Program eligibility requirements; Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076; RTAD-150, RTAD-154 and RTAD-155. Pre- or Co-requisite: RTAD-221, RTAD-224 and RTAD-225.
This course is designed to introduce the repiratory therapy student to the principles and techniques associated with neonatal and pediatric respiratory care patients. The principles of neonatal and pediatric resuscitation will be covered.

Course Outcomes
1. Describe the ways in which a respiratory therapist would prepare themselves to take care of the pediatric and newborn patient 2. Identify and discuss the key features of fetal development 3. Identify and discuss the changes in physiology that occur during birth 4. Describe and recognize the key elements in assessment of the newborn patient 5. Describe and recognize the key elements in the assessment of the pediatric patient 6. Describe and demonstrate the steps required in newborn resuscitation 7. Describe and demonstrate the steps required in pediatric resuscitation 8. Discuss the indications and administration of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for the newborn and pediatric patient 9. Discuss the indications and administration of mechanical ventilation for the newborn and pediatric patient 10. Demonstrate the use of continuous positive airway pressure and non-invasive devices and mechanical ventilation for the newborn and pediatric patient 11. Demonstrate the use of mechanical ventilation for the newborn and pediatric patient 12. Describe and discuss the key features of neonatal diseases and disorders 13. Describe and discuss the key features of pediatric diseases and disorders 14. Describe the essential components of asthma education for the pediatric population