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RTH 257LB - Clinical Applications and Professional Development

1 Credits, 4 Contact Hours
0 lecture periods 4 lab periods

Completion of clinical application projects and 50 hours of Service Learning. Includes preparation of resumes, review for and completion of computerized self-assessment exams for credentialing, and interaction with licensure and national credentialing organizations.

Prerequisite(s): RTH 241 , RTH 241LB , RTH 243 , RTH 243LB , and RTH 245LC  
Corequisite(s): RTH 251 , RTH 251LB , RTH 255LC , RTH 256  
Information: Students must be currently admitted to the PCC Respiratory Care program and obtain consent from the Respiratory Care department before enrolling in this course.

Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Using therapist driven protocols and clinical practice guidelines, determine appropriate care for individual patient scenarios, evaluate the effectiveness of treatment, and make modifications to care.
  2. Examine the national board matrix for respiratory care regarding expectations for the entry level and advanced practitioners level therapist exams in preparing for the examinations.
  3. Utilizing the Internet, connect with Applied Measurement Professionals, Inc. and successfully complete the computerized version of the entry level self-assessment exam.
  4. Utilizing the Internet, connect with Applied Measurement Professionals, Inc. and experience the written registry and clinical simulation self-assessment examinations.
  5. Prepare a professional resume for an entry level respiratory therapist position.
  6. Interact with the executive of the Board of Examiners for Respiratory Care in the state of Arizona to apply for licensure and understand the rules and regulations governing the practice of respiratory care in the state of Arizona.
  7. Perform community service learning projects regarding respiratory care.
Outline:
  1. Application of Therapist Drive Protocols and Clinical Practice Guidelines
  2. Resume Preparation
  3. Computer-Based Entry Level Respiratory Care Exam Matrix, Review, and Self-Assessment Exam
  4. Computer-Based Written Registry and Clinical Simulation Exam Matrix, Review, and Self-Assessment Exams
  5. Licensure Requirements
  6. Community Service Project
  7. Professionalism Reports