In this applications-oriented class, students put lecture content and lab competencies to use on clinical rounds. Students become familiar with cardiopulmonary diseases and diagnostic symptoms. Bedside testing, patient monitoring, and pharmacologic interventions are key components of this course.
A variety of instructional methods may be used depending on content area. These include but are not limited to: lecture, multimedia, cooperative/collaborative learning, labs and demonstrations, projects and presentations, speeches, debates, and panels, conferencing, learning experiences, and performances outside the classroom. Methodology will be selected to best meet student needs.