R C 453 - Critical Thinking Skill Dev & Prep for TMC Exam5 Credits The course is designed to provide an opportunity for students to establish or advance their understanding of the TMC national credentialing exam content and identify areas in which additional study is necessary. Foucs will be on applying knowledge through use of case studies.
Pre-requisite(s) RC 442 with min. 2.5 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C FeesPX
Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Designed to Serve Students in the Respiratory Care program. Active Date 20190610T09:32:36
Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Course Outline 1. Review data in patient record and gather clinical information
2. Evaluate procedure results
3. Recommend diagnostic procedures
4. Assemble and troubleshoot equipment
5. Ensure infection control and perform quality control procedures
6. Maintain a patient airway including the care of artificial airways
7. Perform airway clearance and lung expansion techniques
8. Support oxygenation and ventilation
9. Administer medications and specialty gases
10. Utilize evidence based medicine principles
11. Provide respiratory care techniques in high risk situations
12. Assist physician/provider in performing procedures
14. Initiate and conduct patient and family education
Student Learning Outcomes Identify areas of the TMC national credentialing exam content in which additional study is necessary
Identify areas of the TMC national credentialing exam content in which additional study is not necessary
Develop a plan to improve content areas that require additional study
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