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Graduate Competencies
Upon completion of the Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care, the graduate will be able to:

• Review data in the patient medical record and recommend diagnostic procedures based on available patient information.

• Collect and evaluate pertinent clinical information.

• Perform diagnostic procedures and interpret results.

• Determine appropriateness of prescribed respiratory care plan, recommend modifications
 where indicated, and participate in the development of a respiratory care plan.

• Select and obtain equipment, and assure cleanliness of equipment appropriate to the respiratory care plan.

• Assemble, check for proper function, identify malfunctions of equipment, and take action to correct malfunctions of equipment.

• Explain planned therapy and goals to patient, maintain records and communication; and protect the patient against nosocomial infection.

• Conduct therapeutic procedures to achieve maintenance of a patent airway, including care of artificial airways: to achieve removal of secretions.

• Conduct therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate spontaneous and artificial ventilation.

• Conduct therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate arterial and tissue oxygenation.

• Evaluate and monitor the patient’s response to respiratory care

• Initiate and conduct, or modify respiratory care techniques in an emergency setting.

• Demonstrate personal and professional behaviors required for successful employment.