Respiratory Care Clinical Competency Lab Manual
provides the practical skills needed to apply classroom theory to clinical practice. This text has the flexibility to be used in conjunction with all other respiratory care titles, as well as in other disciplines that require competencies in respiratory therapy. With detailed, step-by-step procedures, supporting procedural illustrations, hands-on lab exercises, case studies, and critical thinking questions, this text helps you understand and apply theoretical knowledge by demonstrating specific skills. Procedural competency evaluation forms help you to assess your progress and performance of specific procedures.
Detailed, structured lab activities
provide hands-on opportunities to assess psychomotor and patient communication skills in a controlled environment.
Content correlation to NBRC combined CRT/RRT exam content outlines
helps you better prepare for credentialing exams.
Step-by-step procedural competencies
prepare you for the RT competency areas established by the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC) and meet the national practice standards for patient care.
Up-to-date coverage
of current technology, equipment, Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs), CPR guidelines, and CDC recommendations, and mass casualty/disaster management equips you with the most state-of-the-art training for respiratory care.
Integration of case-based questions within the lab activities
helps you
develop and promote your critical thinking abilities.
UNIQUE! Coverage of polysomnography
addresses clinical evaluation in this expanding specialty area.
Over 200 images
provide visual guidance on how to perform procedures.
UNIQUE!
Reality Check
boxes
arm you with
practical knowledge on real-world application of various procedures.
Tip
supply you with helpful pointers for the clinical arena.
Glossary of terms
offers quick reference to terms presented in the text.