Respiratory Care

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QUESTION 1

· What do you think the Respiratory Therapist of the Future should look like (education level, duties) and why do you think this would be beneficial for the health care community as a whole?

·  QUESTION 2

· During class we investigated what it is like to work as an RT in other countries. We discussed the UK health model and the US health model. Briefly describe the difference between the two (i.e. who performs the duties of an RT in the UK model vs US model).  

· (add more about UK if you find anything online )

UK : Respiratory Physiotherapists treat patients of all ages and with a wide variety of respiratory problems including; Patients with long-term respiratory conditions such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Asthma and Cystic Fibrosis both in hospital and in the community. Patients on intensive care who are at risk of developing respiratory problems whilst on a ventilator. Patients who require rehabilitation following surgery. NURSES do some of the work of an RT in the uk as well

· US : Meets patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by conducting pulmonary function tests; assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians and by prescription.

· Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and supports life by administering inhalants; operating mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.

· Administers respiratory therapy treatments by performing bronchopulmonary drainage; assisting with breathing exercises; monitoring physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes; directing treatments given by aides, technicians and assistants.

· Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending adjustments and modifications.

· Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers; contributing to patient care conferences.

· Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending outpatient or home health follow-up programs.

· Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.

·  QUESTION 3

 What steps do you have to take to work as a Respiratory Therapist in Ohio once you graduate here on May 7th?

·  Take NBRC test to obtain your CREDENTIAL

· This is your nationally recognized ability to practice

· MANDATORY for all RTs practicing in the US

· MUST BE RENEWED EVERY YEAR

· In order to renew you must pay a fee ($25/yr) to the NBRC (if you skip this fee, you will pay it as a lump sum at the end of 5 years)

· Every FIVE years you have to prove you’ve achieved 30 credit hours of continuing ed (CEUs)

· If you fail to renew or are denied renewal at 5 years, you must RETAKE THE EXAMS and will be denied the ability to practice until you’ve successfully passed again

· DON’T LET IT LAPSE!!!

· NBRC.ORG

· Obtain state LICENSE

· Does this state require a license to practice respiratory care?

· YES

· What is required when you initially apply for a license?

· Application form completed and notarized

· Criminal Background Check

· Copy of NBRC score

· 2x2 passport style photograph

· How much money does it cost?

· $75 for initial license, $100 each renewal

· How often do you have to renew?

· Every 2 years

· Are there CEU’s required for renewal? If yes, how many?

· Yes, 20 CEUs for each 2 year period

·   QUESTION 4

·  In class we investigated what the licensing process is in other states. Which state has no licensing requirement? For those states that do require a license, name 4 documents that need to be submitted to gain licensure.

· (1)  ALASKA.

· (2) add more if you find any online

· Application form completed and notarized

· Criminal Background Check

· Copy of NBRC score

· 2x2 passport style photograph

·   QUESTION 5

·  What is one leadership trait that you think is most important and why? 

· Choose one of these traits and talk about why it is important

· Vision – able to see the future and has a clear and exciting idea where the organization is going and what it is trying to accomplish

· Courage – willing to take risks to achieve the vision, trust intuition

· Integrity – truthfulness is the foundation for trust, and is absolutely necessary

· Humility – a good leader will always give credit where credit is due, and have the self confidence to admit a mistake

· Desire for service – to be a great leader, your need to help others must be a guiding principal

· Strong interpersonal skills – leaders who posses, usually are more successful in their personal and professional lives

·   QUESTION 6

·  Why do you think it's important to develop a system for establishing RT workloads?

·  Please try to answer this question by looking up the answer online

·  QuESTION 7

· Explain the difference between a HMO, a PPO, and a POS health insurance plan. 

· HMO

· Health Maintenance Organization

· All medical services must be provided by doctors and hospitals who have a contract with the HMO

· Any care provided outside the HMO is not covered

· PPO

· Preferred Provider Organization

· Medical services are provided at a discounted rate by doctors and hospitals with a contract

· Other care provided is at higher cost but still covered

· POS

· Point of Service

· Blend of the other 2 plans

·  QUESTION 8  

·  When it's time to choose a health insurance policy, what features or costs of the various options will you prioritize and why?

· Please answer this question by looking up the answer online or by yourself