RC 282 - Fundamentals of Perinatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care

4 units
2 hours lecture, 6 hours lab per week to be arranged
Enrollment Limitation: Students must be admitted to the El Camino College Respiratory Care Program or be graduated from an accredited respiratory care program.
Credit, degree applicable
This course will introduce the student to the basic anatomy and physiology of the fetus, neonate and pediatric patient. The student will learn the fundamental therapeutic procedures, equipment and data used to provide pediatric and perinatal respiratory care. Pediatric basic and advanced life support will also be taught in the classroom, lab and clinical setting.