Respiratory Treatments

No.	Competency Item	NAC	DEV	COM	DTE	EXC
	Demonstrate the ability to assess the client and administer respiratory treatments such as:
BE-04-01	auscultation of the chest
BE-04-02	bronchodilation agents i.e., ventolin
BE-04-03	client teaching
BE-04-04	nebulization
BE-04-05	pre and post peak flows.
	Demonstrate ability to assess the need for, and be able to perform, chest physiotherapy:
BE-04-06	client / family teaching
BE-04-07	deep breathing and coughing
BE-04-08	encourage fluid intake
BE-04-09	incentive spirometer
BE-04-10	orthopneic position
BE-04-11	percussion (clapping)
BE-04-12	postural drainage
BE-04-13	relaxation
BE-04-14	vibration.