Revised 08/2022

RTH 227 - Integrated Respiratory Therapy Skills II (2 CR.)

Course Description

Presents intensive correlation of all major respiratory therapy subject areas reflecting the entry-level and advanced practitioner matrices. The course emphasizes assessment, implementation, and modification of therapy to patient response. Lecture 2 hours per week.

General Course Purpose

The primary focus of the course is to prepare the student to function at the entry-level and advanced practitioner levels through the integration of material presented in the first three semesters of the program.

Course Prerequisites/Corequisites

Prerequisite: RTH coursework in the first 4 semesters of the program or permission of the assistant dean.

Course Objectives

Upon completing the course, the student will be able to:

• Demonstrate competency in information gathering, decision-making and instrumentation skills consistent with the entry-level and advanced practitioners.
• Apply problem-based learning techniques to respiratory care scenarios
• Utilize the AARC’s Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG’s) and therapist driven protocols (TDP’s)

Major Topics to Be Included

• Use of the NBRC Matrices and entry level self-assessment exam.
• Problem based learning
• CPG’s and TDP’s
• Case studies in respiratory care.
• Employs and utilizes clinical simulation