Clinical Competencies Required for Graduation
In RESP 162, students will acquire the following skill sets:
- Laboratory and Clinical Safety
- Infection control
- Sterilization and Disinfection
- Medical Records
- Patient Assessment
- Oxygen and Medical Gas Therapy
- Humidity & Aerosol Therapy
- Aerosol & Medication Therapy
- Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology Review
- Hyperinflation Therapy
- Bronchial Hygiene: Chest Physiotherapy
- Adjunct Techniques for Bronchial Hygiene
In RESP 164, students will acquire the following skill sets:
- Bedside Assessment of Pulmonary Mechanics
- Noninvasive Blood Gas Monitoring
- Arterial Blood Gas Sampling, Analysis and Maintenance
- Blood Gas Interpretation and Calculations
- Basic Chest X-ray Interpretation
- Pulmonary Function Testing
- Electrocardiography
- Suctioning Equipment & Processors
- Chest Tube Drainage Systems
- Bronchoscopy Assisting
- Pharyngeal Airways
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
In RESP 262, students will acquire the following skill sets:
- Artificial Airway Care and Maintenance
- Manual Resuscitators and Manual Ventilation
- Noninvasive Ventilation
- Pressure Ventilators
- Continuous Mechanical Ventilation
- Ventilator Modes
- Ventilator Initiation
- Patient-Ventilator System Care and Maintenance
- Discontinuation of Mechanical Ventilation
- Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care
- Neonatal/Pediatric Ventilation
- Respiratory Care in Alternate Settings
RESP 264
This final clinical course in the program provides the student an opportunity to review and master all prior learning experiences and clinical competencies before the capstone portion of the course.