The student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the correct technique for performing patient assessments.
2. Monitor and interpret hemodynamic data accurately.
3. Monitor parameters on mechanical ventilators accurately.
4. Demonstrate effective management of  a minimum of three patients on mechanical ventilators.
5. Demonstrate effective ventilator weaning techniques and airway care.
6. Demonstrate effective management of patients on CPAP devices.
7. Perform effective cardiopulmonary resuscitations.
8. Demonstrate understanding of pathophysiology for adult and neonatal critical care.
9. Successfully observe and provide assistance with special procedures.
10. Recommend appropriate therapies for ventilator patients.
11. Evaluate effects of ICU respiratory therapy procedures.
12. Provide correct documentation of observations and therapies.
13. Demonstrate effective and appropriate communication skills with patients, family members, and hospital staff.

1. Assessments
   1. Chest assessments
   2. Auscultation
2. Hemodynamic data
   1. ECG
   2. Indwelling catheters
3. Parameter checks on mechanical ventilators
   1. Qualitative
   2. Quantitative
4. Management of patients on mechanical ventilators
   1. Monitoring
   2. Troubleshooting
   3. Corrections
5. Weaning technique and airway care
   1. Weaning parameters
   2. Suctioning
6. Management of patients on CPAP devices
   1. Setup
   2. Troubleshooting
7. Cardiopulmonary resuscitations
   1. Ventilation
   2. Compressions
8. Pathophysiology for neonatal and pediatric critical care
9. Observation of and assistance with special procedures
10. Recommend appropriate therapies
11. Evaluate effects of therapy
    1. Patient care plans
12. Documentation of observations and therapies
    1. Treatment schedules
    2. Electronic medical record
13. Patient care plans and education with the patient/family members
    1. Patient care plans
    2. Patient education

1. Assessments
2. Hemodynamic data
3. Mechanical ventilators
4. The patient-ventilator system
5. Weaning technique and airway care
6. Management of patients on CPAP devices
7. Cardiopulmonary resuscitations
8. Pathophysiology for neonatal and pediatric critical care
9. Observation of and assistance with special procedures
10. Recommend appropriate therapies
11. Evaluate effects of therapy
12. Documentation of observations and therapies
13. Communication with patients, hospital staff, patient's family members

The student will demonstrate competency through the successful completion of checklists and daily evaluations administered by clinical preceptors

Clinical performance
Demonstration of clinical skills
Respiratory Therapy competency checklist
Use of case studies or clinical scenarios; integrating communication and cultural differences into our instructional approach
Collaborative activities to foster student reflection and self-assessment

No text required.

1. Students are expected to complete ICU worksheets to demonstrate their understanding of each of their patients' conditions and treatments. These worksheets include writing of narratives on the assessment and therapy plan for each patient.
2. Students complete clinical case studies.