Respiratory Care Assistant - Respiratory - PRN

Description

The educational institution must verify that the student has successfully completed a competency evaluation that certifies the student to be competent in all of the following respirator care procedures:

Oxygen Supply Systems

Equipment Processing

Manual Resuscitation

Oxygen Administration

Humidity and Aerosol Therapy

Small Volume Nebulizer Therapy

MDI Administration

Incentive Spirometry

Non-invasive Mechanical Airway Clearance Therapy

Chest Physiotherapy with suctioning

Arterial Puncture

Electrocardiogram (if performed)

Patient Reporting

Qualifications

Minimum Education

Must be enrolled in a recognized Respiratory Care Program that has been approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care or its predecessor. The educational institution must verify that the student is in good standing with a minimum grade of 2.0 in all RCP courses, and an overall average of 2.0 must be maintained.

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Skills

Certifications:

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)

Must register with the Board on a form provided by the Board before providing respiratory care procedures as a Respiratory Care Assistant.

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