RESP 203 - Respiratory Care Techniques I

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Respiratory Care program. RESP 203 is an introductory course in respiratory care knowledge and techniques including charting, medications, oxygen therapy, lung inflation therapy, and secretion management. 7 Upon successful completion of RESP 203, the student should be able to: Review a patient's record for respiratory care orders and pertinent data. Collect and evaluate additional pertinent clinical data to evaluate the patient's clinical status. Select, assemble, and check equipment for proper function that are used in oxygen administration, humidification, and aerosol delivery. Define or describe the following prescribed therapies: medical gas therapy, humidity and aerosol therapy, PEP therapy (positive airway pressure therapy), chest percussion and postural drainage therapy. State the goals of each of the prescribed therapies. State the indications/contraindications of each of the prescribed therapies. State the hazards/complications of each of the prescribed therapies. Explain the proper method of providing the prescribed therapies. State the method(s) of evaluation and monitoring of the patient's response to each of the prescribed therapies. Evaluate and modify prescribed therapy for non-critically ill patients. Explain the process of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Maintain records and communication using conventional terminology as required by hospital policy and regulatory agencies. Demonstrate a concept or principle related to RESP 203 in a project. Present the project to a non-medical audience.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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