Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/14/99
RES132 20002-20045	LAB	2 Credit(s)	10 Period(s)
Respiratory Care Clinical I
Clinical application of concurrent respiratory care course work with emphasis on professionalism, and medical record evaluation. Utilization oxygen therapy and small volume therapy administration. Prerequisites: Admission into the Respiratory Care program. Corequisites: RES130.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
RES132   20002-20045	Respiratory Care Clinical I

1.	Evaluate chart for existing data related to patient history. (I)
2.	Evaluate chart for existing laboratory data. (I)
3.	Evaluate chart for existing patient data pertaining to vital signs and physical findings. (I)
4.	Perform patient assessment techniques required to meet therapeutic objectives. (II)
5.	Perform administration of oxygen therapy under maximum supervision. (II)
6.	Perform small volume nebulizer administration under maximum supervision. (II)
7.	Observe administration of basic respiratory care procedures. (III)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
RES132   20002-20045	Respiratory Care Clinical I

I. S.O.A.P. Procedure A. Review patient record B. Therapeutic objectives C. Suggest therapy modification as indicated II. Observation, Performance and Evaluation A. Oxygen therapy low flow/high flow delivery devices B. Aerosol therapy by small volume nebulizer III. Observation and Assistance in Performance A. Aerosol therapy - large volume nebulizer B. Chest physiotherapy C. Hyperinflation devices

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