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Overview

Microcredential Series Description

This series provides updated training, enabling individuals to seamlessly transition to bedside work in hospital, community or clinic setting. The microcredential series offers flexibility, allowing participants to take them individually or as a comprehensive series based on their specific knowledge requirements. The curriculum encompasses a blend of virtual training, along with practical lab and simulation microcredentials designed to equip learners with the necessary skills and knowledge. The ultimate goal is to prepare participants to confidently enter the workforce or seamlessly transition into different roles within the dynamic landscape of respiratory therapy.  This microcredential series requires participants to have graduated from a Respiratory Therapy program.

Courses

Microcredential Series Requirements

RT Refresher
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
RESP-1030RT Neonatal and Pediatric EssentialsView More Details about RESP-1030
RT Neonatal and Pediatric Essentials will provide Respiratory Therapists with the knowledge needed to properly care for the complex needs of the neonatal and pediatric populations. This microcredential is intended for learners who want to refresh their knowledge to transition roles or enter the profession after a period away. Learners will review key pathophysiology's, patient assessment, equipment, and interventions specific to neonatal and pediatric populations as per the National Competency Framework for Respiratory Therapists in Canada. Learning Outcomes: 1. Apply knowledge of common neonatal and pediatric pulmonary and cardiovascular pathophysiology's 2. Assess and monitor neonatal and pediatric patients' cardiorespiratory status 3. Manage the airway in neonatal and pediatric patients 4. Provide optimal ventilation assistance in the neonatal and pediatric populations 5. Execute neonatal and pediatric resuscitation This microcredential is delivered online via Fanshawe online platform. Total class hours - 8.
RESP-1031RT Patient Assessment EssentialsView More Details about RESP-1031
RT Patient Assessment Essentials will provide Respiratory Therapists with the knowledge needed to properly assess all patient populations and to be prepared to intervene as needed. This microcredential is intended for learners who want to refresh their knowledge to transition roles or enter the profession after a period away. Learners will review patient assessment tools including vital signs, chest assessment, CXR, ABG, ECG, PFT data etc. as per the National Competency Framework for Respiratory Therapists in Canada. Given the nature of the content, participants should be prepared for an accelerated pace in this online microcredential. Learning Outcomes: 1. Assess patient's cardiorespiratory status in alignment with the National Competency Framework for Respiratory Therapists in Canada 2. Analyze patient's cardiorespiratory status in alignment with the National Competency Framework for Respiratory Therapists in Canada 3. Interpret patient's cardiorespiratory status in alignment with the National Competency Framework for Respiratory Therapists in Canada Total class hours - 8
RESP-1032RT Pharmacology EssentialsView More Details about RESP-1032
This microcredential will review the clinical indications, pharmacologic activity, route of administration, adverse side effects and therapeutic assessment of drugs that have a direct relationship with the cardiopulmonary system, as well as management of life-threatening cardiac events that align with current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) guidelines. The microcredential will be delivered online, via Fanshawe Online platform Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe the indications, mechanism of action, route of administration and side effects for bronchodilators 2. Describe the indications, mechanism of action, routes of administration and side effects of diuretic agents 3. Describe the indications, mechanism of action, routes of administration and side effects of common therapeutic agents used for patients with cardiovascular disease Total class hours - 8 hours, virtual.
RESP-1033RT Practice - SimulationView More Details about RESP-1033
This microcredential provides respiratory therapists with the opportunity to refresh and apply knowledge via hands-on practice in Fanshawe's High-Fidelity Simulation Lab. Learners will practice safe care related to all aspects of Respiratory Therapy via case-based simulation learning. This microcredential is intended for learners who want to refresh their knowledge to transition roles or enter the profession after a period away. Topics covered include the application of oxygen and aerosol delivery devices, airway equipment and adjuncts and ventilation equipment and strategies, patient assessment, collaboration, and critical thinking as per the 2016 National Competency Framework. Moreover, it is highly recommended that participants consider this microcredential as the culminating segment within the microcredential series. To optimize the learning experience, individuals are encouraged to engage with the preceding microcredentials in the series. The successful culmination of this particular microcredential is designed to furnish learners with the requisite skills essential for embarking upon a professional journey within the Respiratory Therapy profession. Learning Outcomes: 1. Communicate and collaborate effectively in the interdisciplinary health care team 2. Practice patient assessment and critical thinking in alignment with the 2016 National Competency Framework 3. Manage the patient's airway, provide optimal ventilation, administer medications, execute resuscitation and vascular access in alignment with the 2016 National Competency Framework This microcredential is delivered in person, at Fanshawe College in the High-Fidelity Simulation Lab. Total Class hours - 6.
RESP-1034RT Skills Essentials - LabView More Details about RESP-1034
This microcredential provides respiratory therapists with the opportunity to apply knowledge into practice. Learners will practice hands on skills required for safe care related to airway management, mechanical ventilation, and therapeutic procedure for patients of all ages. This microcredential is intended for learners who want to refresh their knowledge to transition roles or enter the profession after a period away. This microcredential will cover application of oxygen and aerosol delivery devices, airway equipment and adjuncts and ventilation equipment and strategies, patient assessment, as per the 2016 National Competency Framework. This microcredential is delivered in person, at Fanshawe College in the Respiratory Therapy Lab. This microcredential is independent of other micorcredentials in the series; however, a learner also requiring theory re-training is best served to take theory before laboratory skills re-training. Learning Outcomes: 1. Identify and apply oxygen delivery systems to all patient populations 2. Identify and apply aerosol delivery systems, including medication delivery systems to all patient populations 3. Identify and apply equipment related to airway procedures for insertion, maintenance, and removal of artificial airways, to facilitate patient airway patency. 4. Identify the therapeutic need and apply equipment used for suctioning of the oropharyngeal, nasopharyngeal, and tracheal airways, and breathing techniques to facilitate lung recruitment. 5. Identify and apply strategies for initiation, maintenance, and removal of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation, and their clinical applications 6. Identify and apply principles of ventilated patient monitoring, including waveform analysis and identify patient-ventilator asynchrony. 7. Apply and manage vascular access through invasive procedures and assist /insert indwelling catheters for hemodynamic monitoring Total Class hours - 8.
RESP-1035RT Skills Essentials - TheoryView More Details about RESP-1035
This microcredential provides respiratory therapists with the required knowledge needed to safely perform procedures used in all settings. Learners will review equipment function, principles of operations, and safe application to patient care for patients of all ages. In addition, oxygen and aerosol delivery devices, airway equipment and adjuncts and ventilation equipment and strategies will be covered (as per the 2016 National Competency Framework). This microcredential is intended for learners who want to refresh their knowledge and possibly transition into acute care. This microcredential is delivered online, via FOL platform. Learning Outcomes: 1. Identify oxygen delivery systems clinical applications 2. Identify delivery systems, including medication delivery systems and their clinical applications 3. Describe clinical applications of airway procedure for insertion, maintenance, and removal of endotracheal and tracheostomy airways, to facilitate patient airway patency. 4. Identify the therapeutic need for suctioning of the oropharyngeal, nasopharyngeal, and tracheal airways, and breathing techniques to facilitate lung recruitment. 5. Identify strategies for initiation, maintenance, and removal of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation, and their clinical applications 6. Identify principles of ventilated patient monitoring, including waveform analysis and identify patient-ventilator asynchrony. Total Class hours - 8.

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Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply knowledge of common neonatal and pediatric pulmonary and cardiovascular pathophysiology’s
  2. Assess and monitor neonatal and pediatric patients’ cardiorespiratory status
  3. Manage the airway in neonatal and pediatric patients
  4. Provide optimal ventilation assistance in the neonatal and pediatric populations
  5. Execute neonatal and pediatric resuscitation
  6. Assess, analyze, and interpret patient's cardiorespiratory status in alignment with the National Competency Framework for Respiratory Therapists in Canada
  7. Describe the indications, mechanism of action, route of administration and side effects for bronchodilators, of diuretic agents and of common therapeutic agents used for patients with cardiovascular disease
  8. Communicate and collaborate effectively in the interdisciplinary health care team
  9. Practice patient assessment and critical thinking in alignment with the 2016 National Competency Framework
  10. Manage the patient’s airway, provide optimal ventilation, administer medications, execute resuscitation and vascular access in alignment with the 2016 National Competency Framework
  11. Identify and apply oxygen delivery systems to all patient populations
  12. Identify and apply aerosol delivery systems, including medication delivery systems to all patient populations
  13. Identify and apply equipment related to airway procedures for insertion, maintenance, and removal of artificial airways, to facilitate patient airway patency
  14. Identify the therapeutic need and apply equipment used for suctioning of the oropharyngeal, nasopharyngeal, and tracheal airways, and breathing techniques to facilitate lung recruitment
  15. Identify and apply strategies for initiation, maintenance, and removal of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation, and their clinical applications
  16. Identify and apply principles of ventilated patient monitoring, including waveform analysis and identify patient-ventilator asynchrony.
  17. Apply and manage vascular access through invasive procedures and assist /insert indwelling catheters for hemodynamic monitoring
  18. Identify oxygen delivery systems clinical applications
  19. Identify delivery systems, including medication delivery systems and their clinical applications
  20. Describe clinical applications of airway procedure for insertion, maintenance, and removal of endotracheal and tracheostomy airways, to facilitate patient airway patency
  21. Identify the therapeutic need for suctioning of the oropharyngeal, nasopharyngeal, and tracheal airways, and breathing techniques to facilitate lung recruitment
  22. Identify strategies for initiation, maintenance, and removal of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation, and their clinical applications
  23. Identify principles of ventilated patient monitoring, including waveform analysis and identify patient-ventilator asynchrony.

Series Details

Program Code
XRT1
Delivery
Blended
Topic Area
Health and Nursing
Credential
Microcredential Series