CPSC 3300 - Neonatology and Pediatrics

[4 Credits]

Lecture series designed to cover the development of the cardiopulmonary system from embryo to puberty. Emphasis includes the diagnosis and treatment of various cardiopulmonary disorders of the infant and pediatric patient. In addition, this course will enable the student to recognize infants and children at risk for cardiopulmonary arrest. Students will be taught strategies to prevent arrest, as well as the cognitive and psychomotor skills needed to resuscitate and stabilize those in respiratory failure, shock, or cardiopulmonary arrest, in accordance with the guidelines set by the American Heart Association. Upon completion of this course the students will have the opportunity to become Pediatric Advanced Life Support certified.