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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.