RESP 2234 - Clinical Practicum II 4 Credits
A progression of Clinical Practicum I, this course provides students the opportunity to further apply principles of physics, pulmonary anatomy and physiology, acid base, and a more expanded knowledge base and skill set in a clinical care setting. Students will competently initiate, deliver, monitor, evaluate effectiveness, and modify respiratory plans of care and respiratory therapeutics. This course also allows students to apply knowledge, skills, and behaviors to the practice of the respiratory therapist in alternate sites. Sites may include long-term care facilities, hospice, physician offices, sub-acute care specialty units, pulmonary rehabilitation, the home, and sleep labs. Students will further refine oral and written communication with patients, families, and the health care team. Lab/Hospital.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of RESP 2143 Clinical Practicum I
Corequisite: RESP 2103 Applications of Respiratory Care; RESP 2112 Resuscitation Techniques
Lab/Hospital. Course Level Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Apply previous learning, scientific principles of physics, pulmonary anatomy and physiology, and acid-base balance with patients in simulated labs and acute and critical care clinical settings. (PLO 1, 3)
2. Apply current knowledge and skill base while delivering a variety of respiratory care therapeutics with patients in a variety of clinical settings, with a broad range of diseases. (PLO 1, 3)
3. Demonstrate competence in patient assessment and analysis in complex patient care situations, including critical and emergent care settings. (PLO 1, 3)
4. Competently administer, monitor, and evaluate the effectiveness of respiratory therapeutics with complex patients based on protocols; modifying and recommend therapies based on patient responses of assessment and diagnostic testing results. Apply critical thinking skills to the patient in the critical care setting using assessment and diagnostic criteria obtained from analysis of patient data. (PLO 1, 2, 3, 5)
5. Analyze and accurately interpret various assessment and diagnostic data obtained from various sources such as- lab work, chest x-rays, and CT and MRI scans. (PLO 1, 3)
6. Demonstrate skill in arterial puncture and interpretation of arterial blood gas results and the application of medical gases according to those results in both critical and noncritical patients. (PLO 1, 2, 3)
7. Apply principles and correct use of medical terminology for effective interdisciplinary team oral and written communication. (PLO 4, 5, 6)
8. Explain the use of evidence-based medicine in the development and application of hospital based respiratory care protocols. Participate in collaborative care management and planning based on these protocols. (PLO 2, 4, 5)
9. Demonstrate effective communication with patients, families, and members of the health care team to provide the most effective, evidence-based medicine applicable to the patient’s care. (PLO 4, 5, 6)
10. Expand the contributions of the Respiratory Therapist in alternative clinical practice settings and demonstrate ability to critique published research in respiratory care. (PLO 6)
11. Establish therapeutic goals with patients who are experiencing acute and chronic disease and rehabilitation. Develop, administer, and re-evaluate the care plan for the chronic disease patient. (PLO 4, 5)
12. Use knowledge effectively to assist in special procedures, such as bronchoscopy. Explain indications and contraindications, general hazards, and complications of these special procedures. (PLO 2, 3, 4)
13. Demonstrate knowledge of basic life support (BLS) and advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS). (PLO 1, 2, 3)
14. Explain indications and contraindications for sleep studies and relate the results of sleep studies to different types of respiratory sleep disorders. (PLO 3, 4, 6)
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