MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

RES280  2000 Spring – 2009 Summer II

Respiratory Care Review

1.

Review patient records and recommend diagnostic procedures. (I)

2.

Collect and evaluate clinical information. (I)

3.

Perform diagnostic procedures and interpret results. (I)

4.

Develop therapeutic plan and assess established plans for modifications. (I)

5.

Achieve adequate patient oxygenation and ventilation. (I, II, III)

6.

Recommend and modify therapeutic procedures. (I, II, III)

7.

Assist physicians in performance of therapeutic procedures. (I, II, III)

8.

Conduct pulmonary rehabilitation and home care. (I, II, III)

9.

Recommend pharmacologic agents (I, III)

10.

Maintain records and communication in the health care environment.(I, III)

11.

Assess patient response to therapy. (I, III)

12.

Select, obtain and assemble equipment while assuring cleanliness. (II)

13.

Perform quality control procedures. (II)

14.

Maintain the patient's airway and remove bronchopulmonary secretions. (II, III)

15.

Treat cardiopulmonary collapse by protocol. (II, III)

MCCCD Official Course Outline:

RES280  2000 Spring – 2009 Summer II

Respiratory Care Review

I. Data Analysis

A. Review existing data in patient record and recommend diagnostic procedures

B. Collect and evaluate clinical information

C. Perform procedures and interpret results

D. Determine the appropriateness of therapy and participate in the development of the respiratory care plan.

E. Recommend modifications in the respiratory care plan

II. Equipment Operation and Assembly

A. Select, obtain and assure equipment cleanliness.

B. Assemble and check equipment for proper function.

C. Identify equipment malfunctions and take actions to correct malfunction

D. Perform quality control procedures

III. Therapeutic Procedures

A. Explain planed therapeutic goals to the patient.

B. Maintain records and communication

C. Protect patients from nosocomial infections

D. Conduct therapeutic procedures to maintain a patent airway and remove secretions

E. Conduct therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate oxygenation and ventilation

F. Evaluate and monitor patient response to respiratory care

G. Recommend modifications in therapeutics

H. Recommend pharmacologic agents

I. Treat cardiopulmonary collapse according to

1. BCLS

2. ACLS

3. PALS

4. NRP

J. Assist physician in performing:

1. bronchoscopy

2. thoracentesis

3. tracheostomy

4. cardioversion

5. intubation

K. Conduct home care and pulmonary rehabilitation