Course Code: REL-ACU-0-TSCPR
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Determine challenges associated with conducting intra- and inter-hospital transport and requirements of staff involved in the transport.
Identify equipment, special considerations for safe transport, and normal vital signs and assessment findings required for adults, children, and neonates when preparing for transport.
Indicate special considerations for each type of transport and how to improve team performance for each.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Addressing Safety Concerns
Personnel
Communication and Pre-Task Planning
Checklists
Summary
Section 3: Monitoring
The Value of Monitoring
Vital Signs
Summary
Section 4: The Respiratory Therapist’s Role
Overview
Manual vs. Transport Ventilation
Interpreting Ventilator Values
Test Your Knowledge
Alarms
Emergency Airway Supplies
Bringing the Transport to Completion
Summary
Section 5: Clinical Parameters to Consider
Determining Patient Stability
Test Your Knowledge
Summary
Section 6: Adverse Events
Overview
Adverse Events and Considerations
Test Your Knowledge
Special Considerations During Intra-Hospital Transport
Summary
Section 7: Inter-Hospital Transport
Transporting Between Healthcare Facilities
Test Your Knowledge
Special Consideration of Inter-Hospital Transport
Summary
Section 8: Clinical Vignette
Meet Mr. Carlson
Section 9: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Instructor: Stacy Schreffler, RRT-ACCS
Mrs. Schreffler graduated from Georgia State University in 2000 with a BS in Cardiopulmonary Science. She has worked as a Respiratory Therapist for the past 21 years in the Atlanta area and is proud to have worked beside some amazing healthcare providers who work tirelessly to save lives every day.
Writer: Kimberly Workman, MA
Ms. Workman is an Instructional Designer at Relias. She has a Master of Arts in Technology and Communication, as well as graduate certificates in Public Health, Epidemiology, and Digital Communications. Ms. Workman has a background in writing and designing online continuing medical education for physicians and other health professionals on multiple educational platforms, including web-based, game-based, and immersive learning environments. She has also used simulation training extensively to connect learning to real-world environments.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Respiratory Therapists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.