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10515182Respiratory Clinical 4

Course Information

Description

Continued development of Respiratory Therapy clinical skills including respiratory therapeutics. Focuses on monitoring, analyzing and interpreting data to make appropriate modifications in patient care. Emphasis is placed on promotion of evidence-based practice using established clinical practice guidelines and published research for its relevance to patient care. This course includes the complete program competency list. At the completion of this clinical learners must demonstrate competence in a minimum of 26 (required and/or simulated) competencies (cumulative through all clinical courses). The instructor may identify specific competencies to be addressed during this clinical. Note: Competencies with an R are required, competencies with an S are required, but may be simulated, competencies with an O are optional.

Total Credits

Course Competencies

Demonstrate competence in 26 clinical competencies

Assessment Strategies

in a clinical setting.

Criteria

you obtain check-offs for at least 26 clinical competencies on this list; your instructor may or may not assign specific competencies
Apply standard precautions R

Assessment Strategies

in a clinical setting

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Assess vital signs R

Assessment Strategies

in a clinical setting

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Provide education to the patient and family R

Assessment Strategies

by performing and/or assisting with procedure in a clinical setting or simulation

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Perform pulse oximetry R

Assessment Strategies

in a clinical setting

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Perform chart review R

Assessment Strategies

in a clinical setting

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Demonstrate cylinder safety R

Assessment Strategies

in a clinical setting

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Administer oxygen therapy R

Assessment Strategies

in a clinical setting

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Perform open system suctioning R

Assessment Strategies

in a clinical setting

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Perform closed system suctioning R

Assessment Strategies

in a clinical setting

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Perform extubation R

Assessment Strategies

in a clinical setting

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Perform arterial puncture R

Assessment Strategies

in a clinical setting

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Administer bronchial hygiene adjuncts (i.e. flutter, pep, vest) R

Assessment Strategies

by performing and/or assisting with procedure in a clinical setting or simulation

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Manage artificial airways R

Assessment Strategies

by performing and/or assisting with procedure in a clinical setting or simulation

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Manage ventilator modes based on patient need R

Assessment Strategies

by performing and/or assisting with procedure in a clinical setting or simulation

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Manage non-invasive positive pressure ventilation R

Assessment Strategies

by performing and/or assisting with procedure in a clinical setting or simulation

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Administer aerosolized medication R

Assessment Strategies

by performing and/or assisting with procedure in a clinical setting or simulation

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Evaluate patient response to mechanical ventilation R

Assessment Strategies

by performing and/or assisting with procedure in a clinical setting or simulation

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Initiate mechanical ventilation R

Assessment Strategies

by performing and/or assisting with procedure in a clinical setting or simulation

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Evaluate patient readiness for liberation from mechanical ventilation R

Assessment Strategies

by performing and/or assisting with procedure in a clinical setting or simulation

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Administer hyperinflation therapy adjuncts i.e. incentive spirometry, intermittent positive pressure breathing, PAP R

Assessment Strategies

by performing and/or assisting with procedure in a clinical setting or simulation

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Demonstrate strategies to prevent ventilator associated events R

Assessment Strategies

by performing and/or assisting with procedure in a clinical setting or simulation

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Implement weaning protocols R

Assessment Strategies

by performing and/or assisting with procedure in a clinical setting or simulation

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Perform a pulmonary exam R

Assessment Strategies

in a clinical setting

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Participate as a member of the interprofessional care management team R

Assessment Strategies

by performing and/or assisting with procedure in a clinical setting or simulation

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you meet with the care team

you use effective communicate strategies

you provide recommendations for changes to the therapeutic care plan

you accept feedback in a professional manner
Perform manual ventilation according to patient needs S

Assessment Strategies

by performing and/or assisting with procedure in a clinical setting or simulation

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Evaluate hemodynamic data S

Assessment Strategies

by performing and/or assisting with procedure in a clinical setting or simulation

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Evaluate need for home oxygen therapy for example oxygen titration with exercise S

Assessment Strategies

by performing and/or assisting with procedure in a clinical setting or simulation

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Perform tracheostomy care S

Assessment Strategies

by performing and/or assisting with procedure in a clinical setting or simulation

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Interpret capnography results S

Assessment Strategies

by performing and/or assisting with procedure in a clinical setting or simulation

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Manage mechanical ventilation of the neonate/pediatric patient S

Assessment Strategies

by performing and/or assisting with procedure in a clinical setting or simulation

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Administer chest physical therapy S

Assessment Strategies

in a clinical setting or simulation

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Set up large volume medication nebulizer S

Assessment Strategies

in a clinical setting or simulation

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Change ventilator circuit S

Assessment Strategies

in a clinical setting or simulation

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Assist with intubation S

Assessment Strategies

in a clinical setting or simulation

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Perform nasotracheal suctioning S

Assessment Strategies

in a clinical setting or simulation

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Perform screening spirometry S

Assessment Strategies

in a clinical setting or simulation

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Perform 12 lead EKGs S

Assessment Strategies

in a clinical setting or simulation

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Perform a trach change O

Assessment Strategies

by performing and/or assisting with procedure in a clinical setting or simulation

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Perform sputum induction O

Assessment Strategies

by performing and/or assisting with procedure in a clinical setting or simulation

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Assist with bronchoscopy O

Assessment Strategies

by performing and/or assisting with procedure in a clinical setting or simulation

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Assist with thoracentesis O

Assessment Strategies

by performing and/or assisting with procedure in a clinical setting or simulation

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Manage the use of heliox O

Assessment Strategies

by performing and/or assisting with procedure in a clinical setting or simulation

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Manage the use of nitric oxide O

Assessment Strategies

by performing and/or assisting with procedure in a clinical setting or simulation

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Perform transcutaneous monitoring O

Assessment Strategies

by performing and/or assisting with procedure in a clinical setting or simulation

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Assist with sleep lab procedures O

Assessment Strategies

by performing and/or assisting with procedure in a clinical setting or simulation

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Perform a complete pulmonary function test O

Assessment Strategies

by performing and/or assisting with procedure in a clinical setting or simulation

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Perform an arterial line draw O

Assessment Strategies

by performing and/or assisting with procedure in a clinical setting or simulation

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Monitor pleural drainage systems O

Assessment Strategies

by performing and/or assisting with procedure in a clinical setting or simulation

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Create a respiratory care plan according to evidence based practices O

Assessment Strategies

by performing and/or assisting with procedure in a clinical setting or simulation

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

care plan meets the requirements on the checklist

care plan is created according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

care plan is created according to institutional policies
Perform an Apnea test (brain death determination) O

Assessment Strategies

by performing and/or assisting with procedure in a clinical setting or simulation

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies
Perform cardiopulmonary stress testing O

Assessment Strategies

by performing and/or assisting with procedure in a clinical setting or simulation

through an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions

Criteria

you perform the relevant steps on the procedure checklist

you perform the procedure according to the clinical practice guidelines and/or evidence based medicine

you perform the procedure according to institutional policies