Respiratory Therapy: Common Assessments in Post-Acute Care
Hours: 1.00
Respiratory therapists (RTs) need to use a variety of objective assessments when evaluating patients in post-acute care settings. Given the variety of clinical presentations, an RT may have to select an assessment typically used in hospital settings for an acute patient or use an outpatient assessment for a telehealth visit. This course provides learners with an overview of RT assessments, considerations for developing an appropriate treatment plan based on findings, and guidelines for how to communicate assessment results and recommendations to the interdisciplinary care team.
Respiratory therapists (RTs) need to use a variety of objective assessments when evaluating patients in post-acute care settings. Given the variety of clinical presentations, an RT may have to select an assessment typically used in hospital settings for an acute patient or use an outpatient assessment for a telehealth visit. This course provides learners with an overview of RT assessments, considerations for developing an appropriate treatment plan based on findings, and guidelines for how to communicate assessment results and recommendations to the interdisciplinary care team.
American Association for Respiratory Care
This program has been approved as non-traditional Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 100 Irving TX 75063.
Approval #: 185664000
This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
Florida Board of Respiratory Care
This module is approved for 1.00 contact hours by Florida Board of Respiratory Care.
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Respiratory Therapy
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Respiratory Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Respiratory Therapists will receive 1.0000 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Respiratory Care Practitioners
Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Respiratory Care Practitioners (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Respiratory Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Identify necessary modalities for a comprehensive respiratory assessment.
Recommend the appropriate treatment based on patient presentation and clinical assessment.
Identify effective interdisciplinary communication techniques to promote best outcomes.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Respiratory Care Assessment
Hector
Meeting the Patient
Inspection
Auscultation
Palpation
Percussion
Interdisciplinary Communication
Review Question
Hector’s Respiratory Status
Review
Summary
Section 3: Telehealth Assessment
Sophia
Preparing for the Remote Treatment
Medical Record Review
Appointment Time
Pain
Oxygen Saturation
Nasal Cannula and Oxygen Device
Medications
Incentive Spirometer
Wrap Up
Post Appointment
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
References
Congratulations!
Instructor: Dara Legacy, MS, RRT, CRT, RCP
Staff Writer: Wendy Phillips, PT, BSPTDara has been a respiratory therapist for nearly two decades working neonatal to geriatrics and trauma. Her career has been vast at the college, university, hospital, and business levels. Dara has been a program director of respiratory care, a director of clinical education for respiratory care, has taught in the classroom, hospital, and business settings. Dara's master's degree is in health care administration, and she has used this degree in her role of respiratory care manager in a rural state hospital in Hawaii. Dara is licensed to practice respiratory care in three states including Hawaii, California, and Colorado. Dara also teaches and writes classes for the school of business, health care administration division for Columbia Southern University.
Disclosure: Dara Legacy, MS, RRT, CRT, RCP has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
Wendy holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University in Biology, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Florida A&M University. She has more than 25 years of experience working as a Physical Therapist in multiple care settings, including acute care, inpatient rehab, independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and outpatient orthopedics. Wendy has a strong manual therapy background and has completed additional training in McConnell taping, geriatric care, McKenzie MDT, Maitland Mobilizations for the joints and spine. She is most passionate about using her manual skills to improve mobility and reduce pain in individuals of all ages. As a Lead Physical Therapy writer for Relias, Wendy enjoys being able to combine her clinical knowledge with her interest in research and staying up-to-date with changes and advances in the field of rehabilitation. Disclosure: Wendy Phillips, PT, BSPT discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as a Salaried Employee Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a Contributor
The target audience for this course is: Entry, Intermediate level Respiratory Therapists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility, Rehabilitation Settings.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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