MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

RES142  2008 Fall – 2009 Summer II

Respiratory Care Clinical I

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 oxygen therapy. (II)

6.

Perform aerosol therapy. (II)

7.

Perform patient assessment techniques required to meet therapeutic objectives. (II)

8.

Perform administration of chest physiotherapy techniques. (II)

9.

Conduct pulmonary rehabilitation and home care. (II)

10.

Perform artificial airway placement. (II)

11.

Perform artificial airway maintenance. (II)

12.

Perform administration of hyperinflation therapy. (II)

13.

Observe mechanical ventilation. (III)

14.

Maintain competence of previously learned techniques. (IV)

MCCCD Official Course Outline:

RES142  2008 Fall – 2009 Summer II

Respiratory Care Clinical I

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. Observation, performance and evaluation

A. Oxygen therapy techniques

B. Aerosol Therapy Techniques

C. Chest physiotherapy techniques

D. Pulmonary rehabilitation and home care

E. Artificial airway placement and management

F. Hyperinflation devices

III. Observation

A. Mechanical ventilation

B. Setup

C. Operation

D. Maintenance

IV. Re-assessment of previously learned clinical techniques

A. Patient assessment

B. Patient communication

C. Patient privacy and safety