RSC 223 - Rehabilitation and Continuing Care

(2 credits)

30 lecture hours
Prerequisites: RSC 211 , RSC 212 , RSC 213 , RSC 214 , RSC 215
Corequisites: RSC 225 , RSC 221 ; completion of all graduation requirements
This course describes the cardiorespiratory care needs of chronically ill patients. The student is introduced to the concepts of discharge planning, case management, patient-centered care, adult patient education, and the need for rehabilitation of the cardiopulmonary patient. Medical and psychosocial needs of the chronic ventilator-dependent patients who are accommodated at traditional and alternate care sites are explored. The socio-economic issues of long-term respiratory care and the special needs of the chronically ill are presented. The use of clinical practice guidelines and the therapist-driven protocols are stressed.