Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
Outcome
Describe principles, procedures, and equipment used in cardiopulmonary assessment, rehabilitation, and in home care and at alternative sites.
Outcome
Examine the role of the respiratory practitioner in health promotion and wellness.
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Discuss the role of the respiratory practitioner in nutritional assessment of the COPD patient.
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Explore reimbursement issues in respiratory care in the home and at alternative sites.
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Identify the principles of teaching and preparing the patient and/or family members to learn.
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Describe the discharge planning process.
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Discuss the medical and psychosocial problems of the geriatric population, including theories and issues of aging.