RCP 780 - Sleep Practicum III

Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 6
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech

Students will develop clinical skill in teaching patients to implement therapy for identified sleep disorders and to assist patients to remain compliant with those therapies.
Competencies

Identify patient learning needs
Select equipment needed to fulfill prescription
Justify selection of the type of interface device to meet patient needs
Modify settings of positive pressure device according to prescription
Explain proper use of devices, therapies and medications prescribed to the patient
Evaluate patient understanding and ability to implement prescribed therapy
Evaluate patient compliance with therapy
Design methods to assist patient to overcome issues interfering with therapy compliance