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RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - QUICK STUDY
Clinicians are the face of the company in our industry, there are no more important staff. Much of this curriculum focuses on a better
understanding of the industry you have chosen and some of its unique aspects in reimbursement, customer service and confidentiality. Also covered are needed annual training in infection control and great
reviews on equipment and disabilities and diseases.
Review the information below to get a full description of each course and the time necessary to complete.
RSP101 TRANSITIONING FROM THE HOSPITAL TO HOMECARE: RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS
Suggested Time to Complete Course & Test: 1.5 hours
CRCE: 1.5
This overview course covers the many
unique aspects of respiratory care through an HME provider - especially relevant for those coming from working respiratory in a hospital.
First we detail who our customers are and their needs, then create a better understanding the home care and HME (Home Medical Equipment) industry as a whole. Next is a specific discussion on the role of respiratory therapists in home. Finally, a quick piece on ethics and your role.
RSP201 RESPIRATORY AND CARDIOPULMONARY ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Suggested Time to Complete Course & Test: 3.25 hours
CRCE: 3.25
This course focuses on defining and applying some basic
concepts associated with the anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary system, at times in great detail. We also discuss how these concepts impact the scope of mechanical ventilation and its facets.
This course is a fairly detailed description of A&P as it relates to those offering equipment and services for customers with respiratory needs.
For the Respiratory Care Practitioner, it's a great review and overview of the terms and descriptors that will be part of your every day life. For others, you will find this course a good summary of some very complicated concepts. It is a good foundation upon which to build an understanding of the needs of our patients and customers!
RSP202 RESPIRATORY DISEASE PROCESSES AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT
Suggested Time to Complete Course & Test: 3.25 hours
CRCE: 3.25
As to the diseases themselves, we will describe the causes
of respiratory diseases and disabilities and describes some of the symptoms. Common treatments and equipment considerations are discussed.
And most specifically, we will cover in depth the concept of disease management, using COPD and asthma as our best examples of the differences you make through taking the lead in this area.
RSP203 RESPIRATORY CARE IN THE HOME: ASSESSMENTS
Suggested Time to Complete Course & Test: 3 hours
CRCE: 3
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Describe the processes in a best practices approach to discharge.
- Delineate the differences in what resources are available and what responsibilities ensue to the therapist in hospital care versus home care
- List and describe the elements that need to be collected in the initial visit
- Explain the full procedures and recording for the physical assessment
- Point out each critical element in assessment of the home
- Detail the elements that need to be assessed in follow-up visits and the procedures in those elements
RSP301 COMPREHENSIVE RESPIRATORY SERVICES
Suggested Time to Complete Course & Test: 1.75 hours
CRCE: 1.75
The role of the Respiratory Therapist in the home is key for those who depend
on oxygen for a better quality of life, and oftentimes, for their life itself. This course offers detailed information on the types of equipment that your company, as an HME provider, may offer in the home.
RSP302 PATIENT EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTION - RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT
Suggested Time to Complete Course & Test: 2 hours
CRCE: 2
The Respiratory Therapist is THE primary source of education
and guidance for our HME customers who depend on you and your company for respiratory care. This course outlines the value and processes of well-presented patient/caregiver instruction, and explains the full
processes for delivery and instruction for concentrators, compressed oxygen, liquid oxygen, CPAP machines, and aspirators.
RSP303 AEROSOL THERAPY - A COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW
Suggested Time to Complete Course & Test: 2 1/4 hours
CRCE: 2.25
As a home respiratory therapist, you have primary responsibility for
education of your patients in disease management and the use of equipment such as the focus of this course - aerosol therapy.
This course is unique in that in addition to the overview of nebulizers and
equipment instruction, we also include some aspects that are not likely contained within the role of your home medical equipment company, such as providing metered dose inhalers or dry powder inhalers.
However, their proper use and your ability to refresh your customers on their use nicely rounds out you ability to assist the patient.
We also review the medications that your customers may be taking -so that you can fully understand, be able to note and address concerns, and serve as the primary liaison between your customers and the rest of the respiratory team.
RSP401 CUSTOMER SERVICE AND COURTESY: THE ROLE OF THE RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Suggested Time to Complete Course & Test: 1 hour
CRCE: 1
As a Respiratory Therapist, you are THE primary
provider of customer service to our end-users. You do a great deal of your work in the patient's home.
Often your customers have not only respiratory challenges, but they also may have other disabilities that impact them and their relationship with you. You also work closely with family members and caregivers. Taking all of that into consideration, the need for courtesy and quality customer service becomes profound.
This lesson is focused on the professional courtesy required as we deal with customers.
Certainly every individual merits courtesy; however, illness, injury or disabilities create some special issues that need to be addressed.
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