Maricopa Community Colleges  RES226   20046-20085 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/25/04
RES226 20046-20085 LAB 3 Credit(s) 15 Period(s)
Respiratory Care Clinical III
Clinical application of all prerequisite respiratory care course work with emphasis on adult critical care and neonatal/pediatric. Performance of general floor and critical care procedures. Advanced patient assessment and monitoring.
Prerequisites: RES142. Corequisites: RES220.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
RES226   20046-20085 Respiratory Care Clinical III
1. Adhere to agency policies and procedures including Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines. (I)
2. Evaluate chart for existing data related to patient history. (I)
3. Evaluate chart for existing laboratory data. (I)
4. Evaluate chart for existing patient data pertaining to vital signs and physical findings. (I)
5. Perform patient assessment techniques required to meet therapeutic objectives. (II)
6. Perform general floor care under minimal supervision. (II)
7. Perform critical care skills under moderate supervision. (III)
8. Perform basic neonatal general care. (IV)
9. Observe and assist in delivery of neonatal critical care. (IV)
10. Perform basic pediatric general care. (IV)
11. Observe and assist in delivery of pediatric critical care. (IV)
12. Observe and assist in performance of pulmonary function studies. (IV)
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RES226   20046-20085 Respiratory Care Clinical III
    I. Subjective/Objective/Assessment/Plan (SOAP) Procedure
        A. Review patient record
        B. Therapeutic objectives
        C. Suggest therapy modification as indicated
        D. Maintain confidentiality following HIPAA guidelines
      II. Re-assessment of Clinical Skills
          A. Oxygen therapy
          B. Aerosol therapy
          C. Secretion mobilization and management
        III. Critical Care Skills
            A. Airway management and removal of bronchopulmonary secretions
            B. Maintain adequate oxygenation and ventilation
            C. Modify therapy as indicated
            D. Maintain records and communication
          IV. Respiratory care in Specialty Areas
              A. Neonatal intensive care
              B. Pediatric general floor
              C. Pediatric intensive care
              D. Pulmonary functions
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