RESP 2221 - Professional Development

1 Credits

This course is designed to prepare the student to interact with prospective employers in a professional manner to facilitate successful employment as a respiratory therapist in a variety of practice settings. Course content will prepare the student for the NBRC self-assessment evaluation exam and also for the NBRC registered respiratory therapist examination. Didactic and Lab.

Lab fee.

Prerequisite: RESP 2103 Applications of Respiratory Care, RESP 2224 Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care, RESP 2234 Clinical Practicum II

Corequisite: RESP 2112 Resuscitation Techniques, RESP 2235 Clinical Practicum III

Didactic and Lab. Course Level Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Participate in a comprehensive review of Basic and Advanced Respiratory Care. (PLO 1)
Prepare for the NBRC self-assessment evaluation exam and the NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist Examination. (PLO 5)
Apply the principles and practices that improve test taking skills. (PLO 3)
Participate in weekly testing to Identify personal content weaknesses. (PLO 3)
Compose a personal remediation plan for preparing for the certification/registry exams. (PLO 3)
Demonstrate the proper method to fill out the paperwork for Medical Board License. (PLO 5)
Explain the role and scope of the Certified/Registered Respiratory Therapist. (PLO 5)