Laboratory application of diagnostic techniques, equipment, medications, and procedures based on the national Clinical Practice Guidelines as well as local standards of practice, provides an opportunity to learn and practice the required basic respiratory care clinical skills in a simulated patient-care environment, including: Recommending therapeutics, recommending therapeutic modification or discontinuance, arterial blood gas drawing and analysis, co-oximetry, mechanical ventilation and related adjuncts, positive end-expiratory pressure, continuous positive airway pressure, bi-level positive airway pressure, and weaning from mechanical ventilation.