RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

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Age Specific Care
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Newborn/Neonate (birth - 30 days) *
Newborn/Neonate (birth - 30 days) proficiency*
Newborn/Neonate (birth - 30 days) frequency*
Infant (30 days - 1 year) *
Infant (30 days - 1 year) proficiency*
Infant (30 days - 1 year) frequency*
Toddler (1 - 3 years) *
Toddler (1 - 3 years) proficiency*
Toddler (1 - 3 years) frequency*
Preschooler (3 - 5 years) *
Preschooler (3 - 5 years) proficiency*
Preschooler (3 - 5 years) frequency*
School Age Child (5 - 12 years) *
School Age Child (5 - 12 years) proficiency*
School Age Child (5 - 12 years) frequency*
Adolescents (12 - 18 years) *
Adolescents (12 - 18 years) proficiency*
Adolescents (12 - 18 years) frequency*
Young Adults (18 - 39 years) *
Young Adults (18 - 39 years) proficiency*
Young Adults (18 - 39 years) frequency*
Middle Adults (39 - 64 years) *
Middle Adults (39 - 64 years) proficiency*
Middle Adults (39 - 64 years) frequency*
Older Adults (64+ years) *
Older Adults (64+ years) proficiency*
Older Adults (64+ years) frequency*
Elderly Adults (over 79+ years) *
Elderly Adults (over 79+ years) proficiency*
Elderly Adults (over 79+ years) frequency*

Patient Data Evaluation
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Collect and evaluate pertinent patient clinical data *
Collect and evaluate pertinent patient clinical data proficiency*
Collect and evaluate pertinent patient clinical data frequency*
Integrate individualized interview techniques to determine patientโ€™s overall health status *
Integrate individualized interview techniques to determine patientโ€™s overall health status proficiency*
Integrate individualized interview techniques to determine patientโ€™s overall health status frequency*
Perform a comprehensive physical examination on patient *
Perform a comprehensive physical examination on patient proficiency*
Perform a comprehensive physical examination on patient frequency*
Auscultate Breath sounds *
Auscultate Breath sounds proficiency*
Auscultate Breath sounds frequency*
Assess Rate & Work of breathing *
Assess Rate & Work of breathing proficiency*
Assess Rate & Work of breathing frequency*
Recognize normal and abnormal results of cardiopulmonary monitoring *
Recognize normal and abnormal results of cardiopulmonary monitoring proficiency*
Recognize normal and abnormal results of cardiopulmonary monitoring frequency*
Identify normal and abnormal cough, sputum amount, color, and character *
Identify normal and abnormal cough, sputum amount, color, and character proficiency*
Identify normal and abnormal cough, sputum amount, color, and character frequency*
Perform palpation techniques to determine patientโ€™s cardiopulmonary status *
Perform palpation techniques to determine patientโ€™s cardiopulmonary statusproficiency*
Perform palpation techniques to determine patientโ€™s cardiopulmonary status frequency*
Assess Peak flow rate *
Assess Peak flow rate proficiency*
Assess Peak flow rate frequency*
Perform Pulmonary function testing *
Perform Pulmonary function testing proficiency*
Perform Pulmonary function testing frequency*
Obtaining ABGs *
Obtaining ABGs proficiency*
Obtaining ABGs frequency*
Brachial artery *
Brachial artery proficiency*
Brachial artery frequency*
Femoral artery *
Femoral artery proficiency*
Femoral artery frequency*
Radial artery *
Radial artery proficiency*
Radial artery frequency*
Perform Allen test *
Perform Allen test proficiency*
Perform Allen test frequency*
Blood Sample from arterial line *
Blood Sample from arterial line proficiency*
Blood Sample from arterial line frequency*
Interpretation of lab results *
Interpretation of lab results proficiency*
Interpretation of lab results frequency*
Arterial blood gases *
Arterial blood gases proficiency*
Arterial blood gases frequency*
Basic EKG *
Basic EKG proficiency*
Basic EKG frequency*
Blood chemistry *
Blood chemistry proficiency*
Blood chemistry frequency*
Chest X-ray *
Chest X-ray proficiency*
Chest X-ray frequency*
Perform arterial line insertion *
Perform arterial line insertion proficiency*
Perform arterial line insertion frequency*
12-Lead EKG *
12-Lead EKG proficiency*
12-Lead EKG frequency*
Chest Physiotherapy *
Chest Physiotherapy proficiency*
Chest Physiotherapy frequency*
Vent set-up and care *
Vent set-up and care proficiency*
Vent set-up and care frequency*
Assist with Thoracentesis *
Assist with Thoracentesis proficiency*
Assist with Thoracentesis frequency*

Provision of Care
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Acute/chronic bronchitis *
Acute/chronic bronchitis proficiency*
Acute/chronic bronchitis frequency*
ARDS (Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome) *
ARDS (Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome) proficiency*
ARDS (Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome) frequency*
Aspiration *
Aspiration proficiency*
Aspiration frequency*
Asthma *
Asthma proficiency*
Asthma frequency*
Bronchoscopy *
Bronchoscopy proficiency*
Bronchoscopy frequency*
Cardiac Surgery *
Cardiac Surgery proficiency*
Cardiac Surgery frequency*
CHF *
CHF proficiency*
CHF frequency*
Care of patient with a chest tube *
Care of patient with a chest tube proficiency*
Care of patient with a chest tube frequency*
COPD *
COPD proficiency*
COPD frequency*
Cystic fibrosis *
Cystic fibrosis proficiency*
Cystic fibrosis frequency*
Epiglottitis *
Epiglottitis proficiency*
Epiglottitis frequency*
Fresh tracheostomy *
Fresh tracheostomy proficiency*
Fresh tracheostomy frequency*
Guillain Barre *
Guillain Barre proficiency*
Guillain Barre frequency*
Hemopneumothorax *
Hemopneumothorax proficiency*
Hemopneumothorax frequency*
Laryngospasm *
Laryngospasm proficiency*
Laryngospasm frequency*
Myasthenia Gravis *
Myasthenia Gravis proficiency*
Myasthenia Gravis frequency*
Pneumonia *
Pneumonia proficiency*
Pneumonia frequency*
Pneumothorax *
Pneumothorax proficiency*
Pneumothorax frequency*
Pulmonary Edema *
Pulmonary Edema proficiency*
Pulmonary Edema frequency*
Smoke inhalation *
Smoke inhalation proficiency*
Smoke inhalation frequency*
Status asthmaticus *
Status asthmaticus proficiency*
Status asthmaticus frequency*
Tension pneumothorax *
Tension pneumothorax proficiency*
Tension pneumothorax frequency*
Thoracotomy *
Thoracotomy proficiency*
Thoracotomy frequency*
Tracheo-esophageal fistula *
Tracheo-esophageal fistula proficiency*
Tracheo-esophageal fistula frequency*
Tuberculosis *
Tuberculosis proficiency*
Tuberculosis frequency*

Equipment Manipulation
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Select and assemble equipment related to support of the respiratory system *
Select and assemble equipment related to support of the respiratory system proficiency*
Select and assemble equipment related to support of the respiratory system frequency*
Bag and mask *
Bag and mask proficiency*
Bag and mask frequency*
ET Tube *
ET Tube proficiency*
ET Tube frequency*
CPAP *
CPAP proficiency*
CPAP frequency*
Face masks *
Face masks proficiency*
Face masks frequency*
Nasal Cannula *
Nasal Cannula proficiency*
Nasal Cannula frequency*
Nebulizer *
Nebulizer proficiency*
Nebulizer frequency*
Ultrasonic *
Ultrasonic proficiency*
Ultrasonic frequency*
Oxygen *
Oxygen proficiency*
Oxygen frequency*
T-piece *
T-piece proficiency*
T-piece frequency*
Trach collar *
Trach collar proficiency*
Trach collar frequency*
High frequency jet ventilator *
High frequency jet ventilator proficiency*
High frequency jet ventilator frequency*
High frequency oscillator *
High frequency oscillator proficiency*
High frequency oscillator frequency*
IMV *
IMV proficiency*
IMV frequency*
Inverse ratio ventilator *
Inverse ratio ventilator proficiency*
Inverse ratio ventilator frequency*
Pressure support *
Pressure support proficiency*
Pressure support frequency*
Pressure vents *
Pressure vents proficiency*
Pressure vents frequency*
SIMV *
SIMV proficiency*
SIMV frequency*
Trouble shooting high pressure alarms *
Trouble shooting high pressure alarms proficiency*
Trouble shooting high pressure alarms frequency*
Troubleshooting low pressure alarms *
Troubleshooting low pressure alarms proficiency*
Troubleshooting low pressure alarms frequency*
Volume vents *
Volume vents proficiency*
Volume vents frequency*
Weaning *
Weaning proficiency*
Weaning frequency*
PEEP *
PEEP proficiency*
PEEP frequency*
Breath Actuated Nebulizer *
Breath Actuated Nebulizer proficiency*
Breath Actuated Nebulizer frequency*
Venti-Masks *
Venti-Masks proficiency*
Venti-Masks frequency*
Troubleshoot equipment related to respiratory system support *
Troubleshoot equipment related to respiratory system support proficiency*
Troubleshoot equipment related to respiratory system support frequency*
High pressure vent alarms *
High pressure vent alarms proficiency*
High pressure vent alarms frequency*
Low pressure vent alarms *
Low pressure vent alarms proficiency*
Low pressure vent alarms frequency*
Oxygen-related equipment *
Oxygen-related equipment proficiency*
Oxygen-related equipment frequency*

Infection/Quality Control
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Perform QC (quality control) procedures for equipment *
Perform QC (quality control) procedures for equipment proficiency*
Perform QC (quality control) procedures for equipment frequency*
Maintain aseptic technique when applicable, ensuring infection control *
Maintain aseptic technique when applicable, ensuring infection control proficiency*
Maintain aseptic technique when applicable, ensuring infection control frequency*
Remove bronchopulmonary secretions *
Remove bronchopulmonary secretions proficiency*
Remove bronchopulmonary secretions frequency*

Documentation/Record Maintenance
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Review existing data in the patient record and document current information in record as it relates to current respiratory care plan *
Review existing data in the patient record and document current information in record as it relates to current respiratory care plan proficiency*
Review existing data in the patient record and document current information in record as it relates to current respiratory care plan frequency*

Airway Maintenance
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Function as an assistant to physician during special procedures *
Function as an assistant to physician during special procedures proficiency*
Function as an assistant to physician during special procedures frequency*
Initiate and conduct pulmonary rehabilitation with patient when indicated *
Initiate and conduct pulmonary rehabilitation with patient when indicated proficiency*
Initiate and conduct pulmonary rehabilitation with patient when indicated frequency*
Initiate and conduct emergency cardiopulmonary support, including BCLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP when indicated *
Initiate and conduct emergency cardiopulmonary support, including BCLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP when indicated proficiency*
Initiate and conduct emergency cardiopulmonary support, including BCLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP when indicated frequency*
Nasal airway placement *
Nasal airway placement proficiency*
Nasal airway placement frequency*
Oral airway placement *
Oral airway placement proficiency*
Oral airway placement frequency*
Oropharyngeal/suctioning *
Oropharyngeal/suctioning proficiency*
Oropharyngeal/suctioning frequency*
Sputum specimen collection *
Sputum specimen collection proficiency*
Sputum specimen collection frequency*
Tracheostomy/suctioning *
Tracheostomy/suctioning proficiency*
Tracheostomy/suctioning frequency*
Incentive spirometry *
Incentive spirometry proficiency*
Incentive spirometry frequency*
Intubation *
Intubation proficiency*
Intubation frequency*
Intubation assistance *
Intubation assistance proficiency*
Intubation assistance frequency*
Extubation *
Extubation proficiency*
Extubation frequency*
Extubation assistance *
Extubation assistance proficiency*
Extubation assistance frequency*

Evaluation of Respiratory Care
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Perform venous, arterial, and capillary sticks for analyzing blood gases *
Perform venous, arterial, and capillary sticks for analyzing blood gases proficiency*
Perform venous, arterial, and capillary sticks for analyzing blood gases frequency*
Initiate patient education when indicated i.e.: MDI, nebulizer treatments *
ate patient education when indicated i.e.: MDI, nebulizer treatments proficiency*
ate patient education when indicated i.e.: MDI, nebulizer treatments frequency*

Modification/Recommendation of Respiratory Care
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Maintain and achieve adequate respiratory support for the patient *
Maintain and achieve adequate respiratory support for the patient proficiency*
Maintain and achieve adequate respiratory support for the patient frequency*
Evaluate and monitor patientโ€™s objective and subjective responses to respiratory care *
Evaluate and monitor patientโ€™s objective and subjective responses to respiratory care proficiency*
Evaluate and monitor patientโ€™s objective and subjective responses to respiratory care frequency*
Modify treatment modalities based upon patientโ€™s response to respiratory care *
Modify treatment modalities based upon patientโ€™s response to respiratory care proficiency*
Modify treatment modalities based upon patientโ€™s response to respiratory care frequency*
Recommend modifications to respiratory treatment when indicated *
Recommend modifications to respiratory treatment when indicated proficiency*
Recommend modifications to respiratory treatment when indicated frequency*
Initiate, conduct, or modify respiratory therapy treatments/techniques in an emergency setting *
Initiate, conduct, or modify respiratory therapy treatments/techniques in an emergency setting proficiency*
Initiate, conduct, or modify respiratory therapy treatments/techniques in an emergency setting frequency*

Neonatal/Pediatric Population
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Assist in high risk delivery *
Assist in high risk delivery proficiency*
Assist in high risk delivery frequency*
Capillary blood gases *
Capillary blood gases proficiency*
Capillary blood gases frequency*
Oxygen delivery system *
Oxygen delivery system proficiency*
Oxygen delivery system frequency*
Umbilical blood gases *
Umbilical blood gases proficiency*
Umbilical blood gases frequency*
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) *
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) proficiency*
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) frequency*
Croup *
Croup proficiency*
Croup frequency*
Epiglottitis *
Epiglottitis proficiency*
Epiglottitis frequency*
Meconium aspiration *
Meconium aspiration proficiency*
Meconium aspiration frequency*
Near drowning *
Near drowning proficiency*
Near drowning frequency*
Persistent pulmonary hypertension *
Persistent pulmonary hypertension proficiency*
Persistent pulmonary hypertension frequency*
Respiratory interstitial emphysema *
Respiratory interstitial emphysema proficiency*
Respiratory interstitial emphysema frequency*
Respiratory distress syndrome *
Respiratory distress syndrome proficiency*
Respiratory distress syndrome frequency*
Respiratory syncytial virus *
Respiratory syncytial virus proficiency*
Respiratory syncytial virus frequency*
Transient tachypnea of the newborn *
Transient tachypnea of the newborn proficiency*
Transient tachypnea of the newborn frequency*

Medication Delivery System
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Aerosol heated/cooled *
Aerosol heated/cooled proficiency*
Aerosol heated/cooled frequency*
Aerosol set up mask *
Aerosol set up mask proficiency*
Aerosol set up mask frequency*
Aerosol set up trach *
Aerosol set up trach proficiency*
Aerosol set up trach frequency*
IPPB *
IPPB proficiency*
IPPB frequency*
Medihaler *
Medihaler proficiency*
Medihaler frequency*
Metered dose inhalers *
Metered dose inhalers proficiency*
Metered dose inhalers frequency*

Recognition of Medication Effects on Respiratory System
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Anectine *
Anectine proficiency*
Anectine frequency*
Atropine *
Atropine proficiency*
Atropine frequency*
Corticosteroids *
Corticosteroids proficiency*
Corticosteroids frequency*
Digitalis *
Digitalis proficiency*
Digitalis frequency*
Digoxin *
Digoxin proficiency*
Digoxin frequency*
Dopamine *
Dopamine proficiency*
Dopamine frequency*
Duramorph *
Duramorph proficiency*
Duramorph frequency*
Heliox therapy *
Heliox therapy proficiency*
Heliox therapy frequency*
Ketamine *
Ketamine proficiency*
Ketamine frequency*
Lidocaine *
Lidocaine proficiency*
Lidocaine frequency*
Morphine sulfate *
Morphine sulfate proficiency*
Morphine sulfate frequency*
Nipride *
Nipride proficiency*
Nipride frequency*
Nitric oxide therapy *
Nitric oxide therapy proficiency*
Nitric oxide therapy frequency*
Pavulon *
Pavulon proficiency*
Pavulon frequency*
Pentamide isethionate *
Pentamide isethionate proficiency*
Pentamide isethionate frequency*
Propofol *
Propofol proficiency*
Propofol frequency*
Theo-dur *
Theo-dur proficiency*
Theo-dur frequency*
Valium *
Valium proficiency*
Valium frequency*
Versed *
Versed proficiency*
Versed frequency*

Medication Administration
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Aerobid, Vanceril *
Aerobid, Vanceril proficiency*
Aerobid, Vanceril frequency*
Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin) *
Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin) proficiency*
Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin) frequency*
Aminophylline (Theophylline) *
Aminophylline (Theophylline) proficiency*
Aminophylline (Theophylline) frequency*
Azmacort *
Azmacort proficiency*
Azmacort frequency*
Decadron *
Decadron proficiency*
Decadron frequency*
Flonase *
Flonase proficiency*
Flonase frequency*
Flovent *
Flovent proficiency*
Flovent frequency*
Inhaled steroids *
Inhaled steroids proficiency*
Inhaled steroids frequency*
Ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) *
Ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) proficiency*
Ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) frequency*
Isoetharine *
Isoetharine proficiency*
Isoetharine frequency*
Isoproterenol (Isuprel) *
Isoproterenol (Isuprel) proficiency*
Isoproterenol (Isuprel) frequency*
Mucomyst *
Mucomyst proficiency*
Mucomyst frequency*
Nasacort *
Nasacort proficiency*
Nasacort frequency*
Racemic epinephrine *
Racemic epinephrine proficiency*
Racemic epinephrine frequency*
Sodium Bicarbonate *
Sodium Bicarbonate proficiency*
Sodium Bicarbonate frequency*
Terbutaline sulfate *
Terbutaline sulfate proficiency*
Terbutaline sulfate frequency*
Xopenex *
Xopenex proficiency*
Xopenex frequency*
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