Des Moines Area Community College.

Respiratory Therapy Skills Grid

Reading Skills

Skill Level
1. Recognize common words and meanings. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
2. Recognize task-related words with technical meanings. TAUGHT in the program
3. Recognize meanings of common abbreviations, acronyms, codes, and symbols. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
4. Identify factual details within text. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
5. Follow sequential directions to complete a task REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
6. Determine the main idea of a passage. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
7. Use table of contents, index, appendices, glossary, section headings and subheadings. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
8. Locate pages, titles, paragraphs, figures, or charts needed to answer questions or solve problems. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
9. Distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information in text or visuals. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
10. Skim or scan to determine whether or not text contains relevant information. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
11. Cross-reference within and across source materials to select information to perform a routine. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
12. Use information entered on a form to complete a task. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
13. Combine information from multiple sources that contribute to the completion of a task. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
14. Select parts of text or visual materials to complete a task. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
15. Read column charts to obtain information. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
16. Locate chart information from a grid of rows and columns. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
17. Cross-reference charted material with text. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
18. Apply information from tables or graphs to locate malfunctions or select actions. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
19. Use flow charts and organizational charts to sequence events, arrive at a decision, or problem solve. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
20. Identify components within a schematic. TAUGHT in the program
21. Isolate problem components in schematics, tracing to cause of problem and interpreting symbols. TAUGHT in the program
22. Identify details, labels numbers, parts of an illustration, and parts from a key or legend. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
23. Follow sequenced illustrations as a guide. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
24. Interpret three-dimensional drawings of objects for assembly or disassembly. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
25. Determine meanings of figurative/idiomatic/technical usage of terms, using context clues as reference. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
26. Make inferences from text. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
27. Organize information from multiple sources. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
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Language Skills

Skill Level
1. Articulate words clearly when speaking. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
2. Make standard English usage choices. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
3. Adjust language level to the audience and the situation. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
4. Spell general vocabulary words correctly. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
5. Write key technical words accurately on forms. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
6. Spell task-related words and abbreviations correctly. TAUGHT in the program
7. Write complete sentences. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
8. Punctuate sentences correctly. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
9. Enter appropriate information onto a form. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
10. Record essential information in phrases or simple sentences. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
11. Transfer numbers, codes, dates and figures onto appropriate sections of forms. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
12. Select relevant details for a written communication. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
13. Outline a situation by identifying key ideas and support details. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
14. Write brief, descriptive accounts of activities or transactions performed. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
15. State general impressions of an event or situation as they relate to specific reporting goals. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
16. Summarize events and dialogue in an accurate, complete, and objective manner. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
17. Summarize the major points presented in a written communication. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
18. Generate a written communication according to a specific format (e.g., memo). REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
19. Write a report including necessary support documentation. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
20. Identify intent, target audience, and essential details. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
21. Generate a written communication, arranging sections logically. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
22. Write a brief justification for actions taken and provide good reasons for rejecting alternative actions. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
23. Appraise a written communication and make adjustments to improve clarity. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
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Math Skills - Whole Numbers

 Read and write whole numbers. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
2. Round whole numbers. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
3. Add whole numbers. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
4. Subtract whole numbers. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
5. Multiply whole numbers. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
6. Divide whole numbers. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
7. Apply divisibility tests. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
8. Use correct order of operations. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
9. Recognize prime and composite numbers. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
10. Do calculations mentally. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
11. Estimate answers. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)

Math Skills - Fractions

Skill Level
12. Read and write fractions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
13. Round to the nearest 1/2 or whole. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
14. Arrange fractions in order. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
15. Reduce fractions to lowest terms. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
16. Change mixed numbers to improper fractions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
17. Change fractions to equivalent fractions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
18. Add fractions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
19. Subtract fractions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
20. Multiply fractions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
21. Divide fractions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
22. Estimate answers. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

Math Skills - Decimals

Skill Level
23. Read and write decimals. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
24. Round decimals. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
25. Arrange decimals in order. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
26. Add decimals. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
27. Subtract decimals. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
28. Multiply decimals. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
29. Divide decimals. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
30. Change fractions to decimals. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
31. Change decimals to fractions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
32. Use scientific notation. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)

Math Skills - Percent

Skill Level
33. Read and write percents. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
34. Change percents to decimals. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
35. Change decimals to percents. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
36. Change percents to fractions. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
37. Change fractions to percents. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
38. Use ratio and proportion. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
39. Compute a percent of a number. EX: What is 6% of 40? MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
40. Find what percent one number is of another. EX: 6 is what % of 8? MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
41. Find the base. EX: 8 is 10% of what? MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
42. Compute: discounts, markup, tax, commission. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
43. Compute simple interest. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
44. Compute compound interest. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
45. Compute percentages mentally. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)

Math Skills - Direct Measurement

Skill Level
46. Measure to the nearest 1/16 inch. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
47. Use inches, feet, yards, miles. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
48. Measure to the nearest millimeter. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
49. Use millimeter, centimeter, meter, kilometer. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
50. Measure weight to the nearest ounce. TAUGHT in the program
51. Measure weight to the nearest gram. TAUGHT in the program
52. Measure angles to the nearest degree. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
53. Measure temperature (Fahrenheit). MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
54. Measure temperature (Celsius). MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
55. Measure perimeter. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
56. Measure circumference. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
57. Use an architect's/engineer's scale. NOT APPLICABLE to the program

Math Skills - Computed Measurement

Skill Level
58. Convert from Metric to English units. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
59. Convert from English to Metric units. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
60. Compute areas of squares, rectangles, and parallelograms. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
61. Compute areas of triangles. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
62. Compute areas of trapezoids. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
63. Compute areas of circles. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
64. Use square inches, feet, and yards. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
65. Use square millimeters, centimeters, and meters. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
66. Compute volume of rectangular solids. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
67. Compute volume of cylindrical solids. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
68. Use cubic inches, feet, and yards. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
69. Use cubic millimeters, centimeters, and meters. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
70. Compute mass from volume and density. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
71. Find degree of precision/accuracy of calculations and measurements. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
72. Identify significant digits. TAUGHT in the program
73. Use the Pythagorean theorem. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
74. Do geometric constructions. NOT APPLICABLE to the program

Math Skills - Statistics

Skill Level
75. Calculate mean. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
76. Find median. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
77. Find mode. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
78. Construct line, bar, circle, and picture graphs. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
79. Interpret graphs. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
80. Calculate simple probabilities. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)

Math Skills - Algebra

Skill Level
81. Use exponential notation. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
82. Use algebraic expressions (Ohms Law, gas laws, etc.). REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
83. Simplify algebraic expressions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
84. Solve linear equations. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
85. Have the equivalent of 1 year of High School algebra. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

Math Skills - Trigonometry

Skill Level
86. Use trig tables. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
87. Compute missing angles of triangles using trig. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
88. Compute missing sides of triangles using trig. NOT APPLICABLE to the program

Math Skills - Miscellaneous

Skill Level
89. Work with non-decimal numeration systems (binary, hexadecimal). NOT APPLICABLE to the program
90. Use a calculator for basic operations on whole numbers and decimals. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
91. Use a calculator for basic operations with fractions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
92. Use special features of a calculator such as memory and constant. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
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Learning Skills

Skill Level
1. Use effective textbook study techniques. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
2. Take competent notes from lecture. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
3. Take tests in objective formats. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
4. Take essay tests. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
5. Locate materials in library. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
6. Plan a reasonable study schedule. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
7. Follow sequential instructions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
8. Develop sequential instructions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
9. Make accurate observations. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
10. Identify significant similarities and differences between two or more items. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
11. Classify or match items by their distinguishing features. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
12. Draw logical inferences based on observations. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
13. Identify cause and effect relationships. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
14. Given a problem, analyze the situation and identify and evaluate possible causes. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
15. Given a problem, identify and evaluate alternative solutions and arrive at a workable solution. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
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Computer Skills

Skill Level
1. Operate a microcomputer system. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
2. Demonstrate keyboarding skills. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
3. Use a word processing program. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
4. Use a desktop publishing program. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
5. Use a spreadsheet program. TAUGHT in the program
6. Use a data base program. TAUGHT in the program
7. Use a graphics program. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
8. Use a computer aided drafting program. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
9. Use a computer assisted manufacturing program. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
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