Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
RES110 19992-20086	LEC LAB	6 Credit(s) 2 Credit(s)	6 Period(s) 6 Period(s)
Respiratory Care Fundamentals I
Introduction to respiratory care. Background information on data collection for basic patient assessment and basic skills in medical gas therapy, humidity and aerosol therapy, respiratory drug administration, hyperinflation therapy, chest physiotherapy and therapy for common neonatal/pediatric disorders. Prerequisites: (RES100, BIO162AB), or (BIO160, CHM112, BIO162AA), or permission of Instructor.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
RES110   19992-20086	Respiratory Care Fundamentals I

1.	Explain existing patient data and history. (I)
2.	Explain existing patient respiratory care orders. (I)
3.	Interpret additional patient clinical information. (I)
4.	Determine appropriateness of prescribed respiratory care plan based on clinical data. (I)
5.	Recommend modifications of respiratory care plan based on clinical data where indicated. (I)
6.	Participate in development of respiratory care plan based on clinical data. (I)
7.	Select appropriate equipment for therapeutic procedures. (III)
8.	Assemble equipment selected for therapeutic procedures. (III)
9.	Describe principle of operation of equipment used in respiratory care procedures. (III)
10.	Check equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness. (III)
11.	Identify malfunctions of equipment. (III)
12.	Take action to correct equipment malfunctions. (III)
13.	Describe procedures used to maintain cleanliness and disinfection of equipment. (III)
14.	Utilizing respiratory care equipment and patient data, conduct prescribed basic therapeutic procedures to achieve one or more specific therapeutic objectives. (II, IV)
15.	Utilizing respiratory care equipment and patient data, modify prescribed basic therapeutic procedure to achieve specific therapeutic objectives. (II, IV)
16.	Monitor patients’ response to respiratory care procedure. (II, IV)
17.	Describe the hospital infection control procedures. (II, IV)
18.	Assess the pediatric patients’ pulmonary condition. (V)
19.	Assess the pediatric patients’ cardiovascular condition. (V)
20.	Identify appropriate therapy for common pediatric respiratory disorders. (V)
21.	Assess the neonatal patient's pulmonary condition. (V)
22.	Assess the neonatal patient's cardiovascular condition. (V)
23.	Identify appropriate therapy for common neonatal respiratory disorders. (V)
24.	Demonstrate the skills necessary to perform day-to-day interactions and communication in written and verbal language with patients. (I, II, III, IV, V)
25.	Demonstrate the skills necessary to perform day-to-day interactions and communication in written and verbal language with physicians. (I, II, III, IV, V)
26.	Demonstrate the skills necessary to perform day-to-day interactions and communication in written and verbal language with other health care providers. (I, II, III, IV, V)
27.	Demonstrate appropriate ethical, legal and professional work behaviors. (I, II, III, IV, V)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
RES110   19992-20086	Respiratory Care Fundamentals I

I. Clinical Data A. Existing data and history B. Care orders C. Additional pertinent data D. Prescribed care plan E. Interpretation of data F. Care plan modifications and development G. Professional communication and behavior II. Basic principles of Respiratory Pharmacological Agents A. Drug science B. Routes of administration C. Adverse reactions D. Regulatory agencies E. Structure and function of autonomic nervous system F. Action of adrenergic drugs G. Action of methylxanthines H. Action of mucokinetics I. Action of corticosteriods J. Brand names, action, indication, contraindications, maximum safe dosage and side effects K. Complete and incomplete orders for respiratory drugs L. Modification and/or termination of medications III. Equipment Operation A. Select and assemble B. Disinfection C. Principles of operation D. Troubleshooting and correct malfunctions E. Regulations and recommendations for safe handling of medical gases F. Indications, contraindications and hazards G. Professional communication and behavior IV. Therapeutic Procedures - Adult A. Objectives B. Administration C. Removal of bronchopulmonary secretions D. Spontaneous ventilation maintenance E. Arterial and tissue oxygenation F. Monitoring G. Modifications H. Clinical records I. Infection control J. Professional communication and behavior V. Pediatric/Neonatal Respiratory Disorders A. Assessment 1. pulmonary 2. cardiovascular B. Therapy C. Professional communication and behavior

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