RESP 302 - Clinical Practice IV

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

12 hours per week hospital practice Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Respiratory Care program. Comment: Letter grade only. RESP 302 may not be audited. RESP 302 may not be taken credit/no credit. Uniform, school patch, and stethoscope are required. RESP 302 is an introductory course in application of neonatal/pediatric respiratory care skills and procedures in the clinical setting. Upon successful completion of RESP 302, the student should be able to: Perform routine physical assessment on premature, full term newborn, and pediatric patients. Perform routine physical assessments on pediatric patients in the medical ward. Interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests such as ABG's, capillary blood stick, and chest x-rays. Document results of the patient's assessment and response to therapy in the patient's record. Monitor and evaluate the patient's response to respiratory therapy. Communicate the patient's respiratory care plan, response to therapy, and progress to other members of the health care team. Collect the necessary supplies, test for equipment function, and administer oxygen, humidification, and aerosol devices. Measure respiratory care medications as ordered and administer using the appropriate devices. Monitor and evaluate the patient's response to respiratory therapy. Perform secretion management techniques such as chest percussion and postural drainage. Document results of the patient's assessment and diagnostic tests in the patient's record. Perform nasotracheal suctioning. Perform manual ventilation with self-inflating and flow-inflating bag. Monitor neonatal/pediatric patients via the HR and EKG monitor, TCM, and ETCO2 monitor. Setup a nasal CPAP. Perform patient-ventilator checks in the NICU/PICU. Assist in patient-ventilator transport. Communicate with the pediatric patient and 2 relay his or her needs to other members of the health care team. Discuss the role of the respiratory care practitioner as part of the health care team in the NICU, PICU, medical ward. Apply universal precaution in the patient care setting. Attend rounds, physician and respiratory care departmental inservices.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

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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