RT 216 - Rehabilitation and Home Care

Credits: 1
Instructional Contact Hours: 1

Presents the theory and application of skills required to provide pulmonary rehabilitation and home care.

Prerequisite(s): RT 150 with a minimum grade of “C”
Corequisite(s): RT 207, RT 212, RT 214, RT 226, RT 229, RT 231
Lecture Hours: 13 Lab Hours: 4
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: No

Outcomes and Objectives

Demonstrate an understanding of cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation and home care.
1. Select, demonstrate, and teach and explain the basis for rehabilitative maneuvers and relate to physiology and pathology.
2. Describe the pathology, socio-emotional aspects, and life style of the typical chronic respiratory patient likely to be receiving rehabilitation and/or home care.
3. Demonstrate and teach the set-up and maintenance of home care equipment to include:
  1. Home care ventilators
  2. Oxygen concentrators/tanks
  3. Liquid oxygen
  4. CPAP/BiPAP systems
  5. Oxygen conserving devices
4. Describe a typical smoking cessation program.
5. Counsel patients and family members regarding a smoking cessation program.
6. Describe a typical sleep study program.