Night 4 Expectations

Night 4:  Clinical Expectations

It is the student’s responsibility to arrive at the clinical site prepared to be an active learner.  The clinical site is gracious enough to allow you the opportunity to learn from them, at their discretion.  They may revoke this opportunity at any time, if they are unsatisfied with your interest or effort. 

You should always make a few personal goals for yourself prior to each clinical night.  Your goals should be actions you take in order to meet the objectives for each night (located at the bottom of this page). 

Be curious     -    Be interested     -     Be helpful.

1.  You should be performing the entire first night sleep study procedure with close supervision by your preceptor.  

2.  Performing PAP fitting and PAP titration with close supervision by your preceptor.

3.  It is likely your preceptor will quiz you on:

o   PAP therapy and troubleshooting

o   When to add supplemental oxygen

o   Sleep stages, respiratory events, limb movements, EKG arrhythmias, artifact recognition

o   Study protocols

o   Emergency procedures

4.  You may feel overwhelmed at times.  That is normal.  Ask for guidance or clarification when needed.

Psychomotor (hands -on) Goals

1.      Perform patient hook-up.

2.      Perform impedance check.

3.      Troubleshoot sleep system.

4.      Perform biocalibration.

5.      Perform first night study with close supervision.

6.      Assist with PAP fitting.

Cognitive (knowledge) Goals *You will need to comment on these in the Clinical Night Questions/Discussions in Canvas.

1.      Identify indications for performing a Split-night study.

2.      Identify when to add C flex or ERP.

3.      Identify when to increase and decrease pressure on PAP therapy.

4.      Identify when to add humidity.

5.      Identify common complaints which require troubleshooting.

Affective (Behaviors) Goals

1.      Behaves professionally with patients, family & clinical staff. 

2.      Maintains patient confidentiality as determined by HIPPA.

3.      Accepts constructive criticism and/or suggestions from others well.

4.      Exhibits motivation to be independent.

5.      Seeks guidance from preceptor as appropriate (confident, but not over-confident).

6.      Positively, clearly and concisely communicates information.

7.      Assumes responsibility of test being performed.

8.      Ensures a safe environment for patient and staff.

9.      Performs all aspects of duties in a detail oriented fashion, with emphasis on accurate and valid data.

10.   Demonstrates interest in sleep and patient well-being.