Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/14/99
RES142 20002-20045	LAB	3 Credit(s)	15 Period(s)
Respiratory Care Clinical II
Clinical application of concurrent respiratory care course work with emphasis on professionalism, medical record evaluation and performance of chest physiotherapy techniques, hyperinflation therapy, airway management devices and techniques, and observation of mechanical ventilation. Prerequisites: RES132. Corequisites: RES140.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
RES142   20002-20045	Respiratory Care Clinical II

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 chest physiotherapy techniques. (II)
6.	Conduct pulmonary rehabilitation and home care. (II)
7.	Perform artificial airway placement. (II)
8.	Perform artificial airway maintenance. (II)
9.	Perform administration of hyperinflation therapy. (II)
10.	Observe mechanical ventilation. (III)
11.	Maintain competence of previously learned therapies. (IV)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
RES142   20002-20045	Respiratory Care Clinical II

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. Chest physiotherapy techniques B. Pulmonary rehabilitation and home care C. Artificial airway placement and management D. Hyperinflation devices III. Observation A. Mechanical ventilation B. Setup C. Operation D. Maintenance IV. Re-assessment of previously evaluated clinical skills A. Oxygen therapy B. Aerosol therapy

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