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Differentiate professional agencies
Assessment Strategies
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
examine the NBRC matrix
summarize key principles within HIPAA
identify the important agencies related to respiratory therapy
describe the purpose of the agencies
relate their role in credentialing and certification
examine AARC Code of Ethics and the State of Wisconsin License guidelines
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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
select the correct oximeter
perform all critical steps in the right order
properly identify patient according National Safety Standards.
employ pulse oximetry
wear personal protective equipment
follow safety procedures
verbalize an explanation of the process as you perform it
explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
verbalize the limitations, side effects and complications of pulse oximetry
demonstrate an understanding of normal values and what can cause abnormal values
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Examine the role of a respiratory therapist in healthcare
Assessment Strategies
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
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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
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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
display verbal and nonverbal communication techniques appropriate to the population
consider age, gender, cultural, etc. differences
demonstrate the ability to change communication strategies in order to adapt to the situation
adapt communication with patients and family members based on psychological issues including but not limited to grief and end of life care.
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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
select pertinent data for Respiratory Care practice
identify appropriate documentation in a simulated patient
document consistent with hospital accreditation standards
identify the components of a care plan
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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
implement standard precautions
demonstrate proper isolation equipment application and removal without contamination.
evaluate potential causes and methods of transmitting infection (e.g., contact, airborne, common vehicle, vector-borne)
confine, contain or reduce the danger
prevent cross contamination
demonstrate the importance of Infection control procedures
verbalize the financial and health impact of poor infection control to the health care facility
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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
use effective verbal and non-verbal communication techniques
provide privacy
collect data using a designated format
modify assessment techniques to reflect variations across the lifespan
modify assessment techniques to reflect ethnic, cultural and educational level variations
document actions and observations
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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
make a recommendation for further testing
identify normal values and causes for abnormal values
utilize appropriate terminology in identifying patient data
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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
maintain privacy
assess apical and peripheral pulses for rate, rhythm, and amplitude
assess skin perfusion (color, temperature, and sensation)
modify assessment techniques to reflect variations across the lifespan
document actions and observations
recognize and report significant deviations from norms
explain causes for deviations from the norm
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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
provide privacy
assess chest and respiratory status using designated format
differentiate between normal and abnormal lung sounds
modify assessment techniques to reflect variations across the lifespan
document actions and observations
recognize and report deviations from norms
explain reasons for deviations from the norm
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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
perform blood pressure, pulse, respirations and temperature
record vital signs accurately
state the normal range of blood pressure, pulse, respirations and temperature for the adult
note variants in range across the lifespan
identify possible implications of abnormal vital signs and causes of abnormal vital signs
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Interact with team members, patients, and families
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
select appropriate patient centered, trauma informed, and culturally aware communication strategies
accept feedback in a professional manner
share feedback with the team
adapt communication strategies for the situation
communicate concerns leading to the escalation of care
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Develop a care plan
Assessment Strategies
Care Plan
Criteria
care plan includes subjective data
care plan considers social determinants of health and health inequity barriers to healthcare
care plan includes objective data
care plan includes an assessment of the data
care plan includes a therapeutic intervention related to the data
care plan includes an outcomes assessment
care plan includes modification