All clinical courses require the student to integrate theory and laboratory training in the patient care setting. This clinical course focuses on the application of respiratory therapies, techniques and procedures used to support the adult patient in respiratory failure. Topics include aerosol drug delivery, pulmonary hygiene, airway mucosa care as well as an introduction of adult critical care including but not limited to initiation of invasive and non-invasive ventilation as well as management of the patient-ventilator system.