RES 121 - Respiratory Skills I

• principles of infection control
• procedures associated with the bedside assessment of the patient
• patient safety, communication and record keeping
• storage and delivery systems of medical gases
• delivery of medical gas therapy
• delivery of humidity and bland aerosol therapy
• administration of medicated aerosol modalities
• ethical and legal implications of medical care
• factors of communication related to cultural diversity in the health care setting

A grade of “C” or higher is required to continue in the associate degree program.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

1. Explain the principles of infection control.
2. Demonstrate the procedures associated with the bedside assessment of the patient.
3. Simulate proper patient safety, communication and record keeping.
4. Evaluate the storage and delivery systems of medical gases.
5. Administer the delivery of medical gas therapy.
6. Illustrate the delivery of humidity and bland aerosol therapy.
7. Demonstrate the proper administration of medicated aerosol modalities.
8. Analyze quality assurance and outcomes assessment in respiratory care. 
9. Practice evidenced based care. 
10. Evaluate statistics used in respiratory care research.

• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Academic Misconduct
• Add/Drop period
• Appeals Process
• Class Attendance
• Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
• Classroom Conduct/Expectations
• Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Withdrawal Policy