I. Course Title: Respiratory Therapy Capstone
II. Course Number: RETH 495
III. Credit Hours: 4 credits
IV. Prerequisites: RETH 480
V. Course Description:
In this capstone course, the student integrates and synthesizes core concepts of respiratory
therapy in a management, educational, or research project. Students are supervised
by an organization preceptor or faculty member.
VI. Detailed Description of Content of the Course:
This course follows a unique structure in which students work independently, under
the oversight & guidance of the course professor, or alternatively, participate in
group-work in pursuit of long-term project goal achievement. As such, the progress
and functions of each group/project may progress at different rates leading to an
individualized approach to achievement of the course objectives. Specific benchmark
assignments and corresponding guidance will be identified in D2L.
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
- Develop a literature review of the practicum topic.
- Synthesize critical internal and external issues impacting this project.
- Analyze related best practices.
- Develop a final written comprehensive document on this project.
- Defend the project in a formal oral presentation.
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:
- Participation
- Development Exercises
- Preliminary Proposal Revisions
- IRB Application
- Data Management
- Statistical Analysis
- Results
- Discussion
- Final Report
- Peer Evaluations
Review and Approval
March 01, 2021