10-515-176Respiratory Disease
Course Information
Description
Exploration of the signs, symptoms, causes, diagnostic data, progression, and treatment of diseases or disorders of the body that affect the respiratory cardiopulmonary system. 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
3
Course Competencies
  1. Evaluate test results of spirometry, lung volumes, and DLCO
    Assessment Strategies
    in an oral, written, or graphical response to scenarios and/or questions
    Criteria
    differentiate between acceptable and unacceptable pulmonary function results
    relate tracings to pathophysiology
    recognize normal pulmonary function values
    assess response to therapeutic interventions based on pulmonary function data
    relate predicted values based on diverse patient populations

  2. Evaluate imaging study results of the chest
    Assessment Strategies
    in an oral, written, or graphical response to scenarios and/or questions
    Criteria
    perform a systematic identification of the chest radiograph
    recognize the need for alternative medical imaging procedures (e.g., ultrasonography, CT, echocardiography, ECG, and ventilation/perfusion scan)
    identify abnormalities related to disease processes or traumatic chest injury
    differentiate various radiographic views
    identify and differentiate extraneous objects on the chest film
    identify the presence and position of any artificial airways or catheters

  3. Analyze signs and symptoms, etiology, pathogenesis, and treatment for neoplastic lung diseases/disorders
    Assessment Strategies
    in an oral, written, or graphical response to scenarios and/or questions
    Criteria
    explain the signs and symptoms of disease and/or disorder
    identify the respiratory therapist's role in disease management to include prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the disease and/or disorder
    formulate a respiratory therapy care plan appropriate to the disease and/or disorders
    recommend further laboratory and diagnostic studies and therapeutic interventions
    explain etiology and pathogenesis of the disease and/or disorders
    summarize progression of the disease and/or disorders
    compare and contrast the various neoplastic lung disease and/or disorders

  4. Analyze signs and symptoms, etiology, pathogenesis, and treatment for acute trauma
    Assessment Strategies
    in an oral, written, or graphical response to scenarios and/or questions
    Criteria
    explain the signs and symptoms of traumatic injury
    identify the respiratory therapist's role in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of traumatic injury
    formulate a respiratory therapy care plan appropriate to the traumatic injury
    recommend further diagnostic studies and therapeutic interventions
    explain etiology and pathogenesis of the traumatic injury
    summarize progression of the traumatic injury
    compare and contrast the various acute traumatic injuries (e.g. near drowning, smoke inhalation, head injury, spinal cord injury, chest injury)

  5. Analyze signs and symptoms, etiology, pathogenesis, and treatment for neuromuscular diseases/disorders
    Assessment Strategies
    in an oral, written, or graphical response to scenarios and/or questions
    Criteria
    explain the signs and symptoms of disease and/or disorder
    identify the respiratory therapist's role in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the disease and/or disorder
    formulate a respiratory therapy care plan appropriate to the disease and/or disorders
    recommend further laboratory and diagnostic studies and therapeutic interventions
    explain etiology and pathogenesis of the disease and/or disorders
    summarize progression of the disease and/or disorders
    compare and contrast the various neuromuscular diseases and/or disorders

  6. Analyze signs and symptoms, etiology, pathogenesis, and treatment for cardiovascular diseases/disorders
    Assessment Strategies
    in an oral, written, or graphical response to scenarios and/or questions
    Criteria
    explain the signs and symptoms of disease and/or disorder
    identify the respiratory therapist's role in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the disease and/or disorder
    formulate a respiratory therapy care plan appropriate to the disease and/or disorders
    recommend further laboratory and diagnostic studies and therapeutic interventions
    explain etiology and pathogenesis of the disease and/or disorders
    summarize progression of the disease and/or disorders
    compare and contrast the various cardiovascular diseases and/or disorders

  7. Analyze signs, symptoms, etiology, pathogenesis and treatment for obstructive lung diseases
    Assessment Strategies
    in an oral, written, or graphical response to scenarios and/or questions
    Criteria
    explain the signs and symptoms of disease and/or disorder
    identify the respiratory therapist's role in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the disease and/or disorder
    formulate a respiratory therapy care plan appropriate to the disease and/or disorders
    recommend further laboratory and diagnostic studies and therapeutic interventions
    explain etiology and pathogenesis of the disease and/or disorders
    summarize progression of the disease and/or disorders
    compare and contrast the various obstructive lung diseases and/or disorders

  8. Analyze signs, symptoms, etiology, pathogenesis and treatment for restrictive lung diseases
    Assessment Strategies
    in an oral, written, or graphical response to scenarios and/or questions
    Criteria
    explain the signs and symptoms of disease and/or disorder
    identify the respiratory therapist's role in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the disease and/or disorder
    formulate a respiratory therapy care plan appropriate to the disease and/or disorders
    recommend further laboratory and diagnostic studies and therapeutic interventions
    explain etiology and pathogenesis of the disease and/or disorders
    summarize progression of the disease and/or disorders
    compare and contrast the various restrictive lung diseases and/or disorders

  9. Analyze signs, symptoms, etiology, pathogenesis and treatment for infectious lung diseases
    Assessment Strategies
    in an oral, written, or graphical response to scenarios and/or questions
    Criteria
    explain the signs and symptoms of disease and/or disorder
    identify the respiratory therapist's role in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the disease and/or disorder
    formulate a respiratory therapy care plan appropriate to the disease and/or disorders
    recommend further laboratory and diagnostic studies and therapeutic interventions
    explain etiology and pathogenesis of the disease and/or disorders
    summarize progression of the disease and/or disorders
    compare and contrast the various infectious lung diseases and/or disorders

  10. Develop an educational plan for patient and family
    Assessment Strategies
    given various patient scenarios
    by answering questions in oral or written format
    Criteria
    educational plan is age appropriate
    educational plan includes but not limited to therapy goals, breathing training, pharmacy, oxygen, secretion management, safety and infection control, homecare and related equipment, vaccinations, smoking/vaping cessation, exercise, nutrition as appropriate
    education plan includes disease/condition management (i.e. asthma, COPD, cystic fibrosis,CV and conditions resulting in tracheostomy and/or ventilator dependance)
    educational plan reflects cultural, ADA, gender, age, literacy and socioeconomic status
    educational plan is implemented with a simulated patient

  11. Cultural Awareness (Madison College ILO 2015)
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Assignment
    Criteria
    Demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to other cultures’ norms, practices and actions while at the same time recognizing, acknowledging and appreciating individual differences.