RET 2250 Pediatrics & Neonatology
Development of the fetus, anticipation of high-risk pregnancies and care of the newborn infant, emphasizing neonatal and pediatric physiology and diseases, and pertinent diagnostics.
Division: Health Sciences
Department: Respiratory Care
Repeatable Credit: No
Offered Online: Yes
Prereqs: RET 1201 AND Restricted to Majors
Outcomes
- Identify and describe fetal development including circulation.
- Describe the respiratory therapist's role in high-risk deliveries, resuscitation and diagnostic techniques.
- Differentiate the clinical signs and diagnostic tests and be able to state the treatment of various cardiac anomalies.
- Differentiate the clinical signs and treatment for neonatal and pediatric disease states.
Credit Hours: 2
Classroom Hours: 2