RESP262

Apply the principles of intensive respiratory care to various groups of adult patients.

Develop a plan of care for specific patients in collaboration with clinical instructor.

Provide evidence of competency in selecting, applying, and maintaining respiratory equipment.

Assist in the management of patients who are critically ill.

Identify the role and function of a therapist in the critical care setting.

Collaborate with other health care team members in caring for critically ill patients.

Apply therapeutic verbal and non-verbal communication skills in patient interaction.

Implement respiratory intervention within a legal and ethical framework of the AARC and Brookdale Community College.

Demonstrate professional responsibility for herself or himself as a student and caregiver.

Discuss evaluation methods applied to individuals and systems within health care agencies.

Apply basic principles of management in interactions with other healthcare team members.

Utilize time management skills in planning care for at least three patients.