Course Description

Neonatal Respiratory Care covers the development and physiology of the fetal and neonatal cardiopulmonary systems including fetal circulation, lung development, the delivery process and changes required for transition to life outside the uterus. Neonatal and pediatric pulmonary disorders will be overviewed and the treatment of these disorders will be explored with an emphasis on respiratory care techniques (3 Lecture hrs/week). F (Prerequisites: Admission to the the Respiratory Care program, completion of Reading, Writing, and Math Learning Support, if required)
Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.