PSG 207 Therapeutic Modalities II

Presents basic principles of positive airway pressure (PAP) through the use of CPAP and BiPAP. Topics covered will include determination of need, equipment set up, oxygen/pressure titration, and instructing the patient on home use.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

Required: Obtaining a High School Diploma or GED, securing transportation to/from the clinical site, having a current CPR card, passing a criminal background check, passing a drug screen, and obtaining all required immunizations necessary to work in a medical environment.

Offered

Offered Winter only

Notes

Career Technical Education (CTE) Course

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Identify conditions that would call for PAP intervention. Accurately set up CPAP and BiPAP equipment. Accurately titrate the air flow of PAP equipment to accommodate patients individual needs. Effectively instruct patients in the home use of PAP equipment.