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10515111Respiratory Survey

Course Information

Description

Examines the role of the Respiratory Therapist within the healthcare community. Reviews the ethical, legal, and regulatory principles that guide practice across diverse populations. Introductory patient assessment and critical thinking processes used in the development of respiratory care plans are explored. Emphasis is placed on promotion of evidence-based practice using established clinical practice guidelines and published research for its relevance to patient care.

Total Credits

Course Competencies

Differentiate professional agencies

Assessment Strategies

in an written assessment or graphic

by answering questions about the concepts that support this competency in one or more written exams to be scheduled by your instructor at various points throughout this course

Criteria

you examine the NBRC matrix

you summarize key principles within HIPAA

you identify the important agencies related to respiratory therapy

you describe the purpose of the agencies

you relate their role in credentialing and certification

you examine AARC Code of Ethics and the State of Wisconsin License guidelines
Perform pulse oximetry

Assessment Strategies

in the laboratory

with a client

without the use of references

by accurately answering questions about the concepts that support this competency in one or more written exams to be scheduled by your instructor at various points throughout this course

Criteria

you select the correct oximeter

you perform all critical steps in the right order

your properly identify patient according National Safety Standards.

you employ pulse oximetry

you wear personal protective equipment

you follow safety procedures

you verbalize an explanation of the process as you perform it

your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process

you verbalize the limitations, side effects and complications of pulse oximetry

you demonstrate an understanding of normal values and what can cause abnormal values
Relate gas laws to respiratory function

Assessment Strategies

by applying the appropriate gas law

given a situation

by accurately answering questions about the concepts that support this competency in one or more written exams to be scheduled by your instructor at various points throughout this course

Criteria

you solve gas law problems

you apply gas law problems to respiratory care patient situations.

you solve gas laws problems in relation to diffusion

you explore Dalton’s alveolar gas law

you explain Fick’s law of diffusion in relation to Henry and Graham’s law

solution is complete

solution is correct and uses proper units
Examine the role of a respiratory therapist in healthcare

Assessment Strategies

through an oral, written, or graphic examination

by accurately answering questions about the concepts that support this competency in one or more written exams to be scheduled by your instructor at various points throughout this course

Criteria

examination includes the job description

examination includes an evaluation of the Respiratory Therapist's scope of practice

examination includes the duties and responsibilities of a Respiratory Therapist

examination includes the role of the RT within the healthcare team

examination includes concentrations within RT
Explore legal and ethical issues related to respiratory care

Assessment Strategies

by responding to legal and ethical scenarios and dilemmas in health care (format may be oral or written)

by accurately answering questions about the concepts that support this competency in one or more written exams to be scheduled by your instructor at various points throughout this course

Criteria

response clearly states the dilemma in the scenario

response includes a course of action to resolve the dilemma

response course of action reflects competent practice within the legal/ethical framework of health care

response includes a defense of the course of action or give a rationale for the action

response is appropriate within the legal framework of respiratory therapy
Adapt communication strategies to a diverse patient population

Assessment Strategies

through a role play between a respiratory therapist and a patient or by adapting strategies in a written assessment

by accurately answering questions about the concepts that support this competency in one or more written exams to be scheduled by your instructor at various points throughout this course

Criteria

you display verbal and nonverbal communication techniques appropriate to the population

you consider age, gender, cultural, etc. differences

you demonstrate the ability to change communication strategies in order to adapt to the situation

you adapt communication with patients and family members based on psychological issues including but not limited to grief and end of life care.
Review the medical record utilizing medical record keeping and charting methods consistent with hospital policy and procedures

Assessment Strategies

given a patient chart

given a patient scenario

in an oral, written, or graphic response

Criteria

you select pertinent data for Respiratory Care practice

in a simulated patient , you identify appropriate documentation

you document consistent with hospital accreditation standards

you identify the components of a care plan
Utilize infection control principles

Assessment Strategies

by demonstrating your skill in a lab or by evaluating scenarios

by accurately answering questions about the concepts that support this competency in one or more written exams to be scheduled by your instructor at various points throughout this course

Criteria

you implement standard precautions

you will demonstrate proper isolation equipment application and removal without contamination.

you evaluate potential causes and methods of transmitting infection (e.g., contact, airborne, common vehicle, vector-borne)

you confine, contain or reduce the danger

you prevent cross contamination

you demonstrate the importance of Infection control procedures

you verbalize the financial and health impact of poor infection control to the health care facility
Obtain a focused health history

Assessment Strategies

in the classroom through a simulation or role-play

by accurately answering questions about the concepts that support this competency in one or more written exams to be scheduled by your instructor at various points throughout this course

Criteria

you use effective verbal and non-verbal communication techniques

you provide privacy

you collect data using a designated format

you modify assessment technique to reflect variations across the lifespan

you modify assessment techniques to reflect ethnic, cultural and educational level variations

you document actions and observations
Evaluate patient data

Assessment Strategies

given patient assessment data

by accurately answering questions about the concepts that support this competency in one or more written exams to be scheduled by your instructor at various points throughout this course

Criteria

you make a recommendation for further testing

you will identify normal values and causes for abnormal values

you will utilize appropriate terminology in identifying patient data
Perform a basic cardiovascular assessment

Assessment Strategies

in the laboratory through a simulation or role-play

by accurately answering questions about the concepts that support this competency in one or more written exams to be scheduled by your instructor at various points throughout this course

Criteria

you maintain privacy

you assess apical and peripheral pulses for rate, rhythm, and amplitude

you assess skin perfusion (color, temperature, and sensation)

you modify assessment techniques to reflect variations across the lifespan

you document actions and observations

you recognize and report significant deviations from norms

you explain causes for deviations from the norm.
Perform a respiratory assessment

Assessment Strategies

in the classroom through a simulation or role-play

by accurately answering questions about the concepts that support this competency in one or more written exams to be scheduled by your instructor at various points throughout this course

Criteria

you provide privacy

you assess chest and respiratory status using designated format

you differentiate between normal and abnormal lung sounds

you modify assessment techniques to reflect variations across the lifespan

you document actions and observations

you recognize and report deviations from norms

you explain reasons for deviations from the norm
Obtain vital signs

Assessment Strategies

in a performance demonstration in the lab

by accurately answering questions about the concepts that support this competency in one or more written exams to be scheduled by your instructor at various points throughout this course

Criteria

you perform blood pressure, pulse, respirations and temperature

you accurately record vital signs

you state the normal range of blood pressure, pulse, respirations and temperature for the adult

you note variants in range across the lifespan

you identify possible implications of abnormal vital signs and causes of abnormal vital signs
Communicate as a member of the interprofessional care management team

Assessment Strategies

Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment

Criteria

you select appropriate communication strategies

you accept feedback in a professional manner

you share feedback with the team

you adapt communication strategies for the situation