Respiratory Care Assistant - PRN

The educational institution must verify that the student has successfully completed a competency evaluation that certifies the student to be competent in all of the following respirator care procedures\: Oxygen Supply Systems Equipment Processing Manual Resuscitation Oxygen Administration Humidity and Aerosol Therapy Small Volume Nebulizer Therapy MDI Administration Incentive Spirometry Non-invasive Mechanical Airway Clearance Therapy Chest Physiotherapy with suctioning Arterial Puncture Electrocardiogram (if performed) Patient Reporting

Minimum Education
Must be enrolled in a recognized Respiratory Care Program that has been approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care or its predecessor. The educational institution must verify that the student is in good standing with a minimum grade of 2.0 in all RCP courses, and an overall average of 2.0 must be maintained. Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Skills
Certifications\:
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
Must register with the Board on a form provided by the Board before providing respiratory care procedures as a Respiratory Care Assistant.