I. Course Title: Evidence-Based Practice in Respiratory Care
II. Course Number: RETH 480
III. Credit Hours: 4 credits
IV. Prerequisites: STAT 130, HSCI 300.
V. Course Description:
Students examine the principles of evidence-based practice in the field of respiratory
therapy. Specific topics covered include: the historical deficiencies of evidence
in acute care, sources of scientific knowledge, techniques for evaluating the quality
of source material, levels of scientific evidence, research methodology and strategies
for the translation of new knowledge and evidence into clinical practice.
VI. Detailed Description of Content of the Course:
- Overview of Respiratory Care Research and Ethics
- Performing Physical Measurements in Research
- Developing a Research Study
- Conducting a Research Study
- Statistical methods
- Sampling techniques
- Research designs
- Reporting Clinical Research Results
- NIH CITI Training
VI. Detailed Description of Conduct of Course:
- Lectures (D2L)
- Case Studies
- Required Readings/Textbook
- Recommended/Supplemental Readings
- Class and Small Group Discussions
- Presentations
- Online Videos
VII. Goals and Objectives of the Course:
Upon the successful completion of this course, the student will
- Describe the history of evidence-based practice in the respiratory therapy profession.
- Classify sources of knowledge according to levels of scientific evidence.
- Locate original source material using references found in course textbooks.
- Recognize appropriate considerations involved with designing and planning a proposed
research study.
- Describe the most common designs, sampling techniques, and data collection methods
utilized in Respiratory Therapy research.
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills with a comprehensive knowledge base (cognitive
skills) by assessing the patient鈥檚 condition, developing a plan of treatment, and
modifying that treatment as needed so that safe and quality cardio-respiratory therapy
is given.
- Demonstrate ethical, caring and culturally competent behaviors (affective skills)
toward the patient, family members and other members of the healthcare team.
- Demonstrate effective professional communication.
- Integrate health promotion and disease prevention strategies into current healthcare
practice while focusing on quality and cost-effective protocols.
- Use empirical, evidence-based literature to support decisions within the scientific
field.
- Pursue graduate education in education, management, research and other healthcare
related fields
VIII. Assessment Measures:
- Voice Thread Discussions / Involvement
- Quizzes
- Assignments
- Recorded Presentation
- Literature Review / Research Proposal
- Final Exam
Review and Approval
March 01, 2021