RSPT 2431 - Certification & Registry Review

Credit Hours: 3.00

Prerequisites: Admission into the Respiratory Therapy Program; RSPT 2260, RSPT 2335, and RSPT 2350 all with grade grade C or better, or grade Pass (if the course is a Pass/Fail course)

Corequisites: RSPT 2360 and RSPT 2420

(formerly RSPT 2430)

RSPT 2431 is a comprehensive review to prepare students for the NBRC Certification and Registry Examinations. Students will become familiar with clinical simulation testing through use of computer simulations and latent imaging. NBRC Self-Assessment Examinations will be administered during this course. A program exit exam will be given at the end of the semester.

Location: Center Campus

When Offered: Winter semester only

Contact Hours: 3
Billable Contact Hours: 3

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to be prepared with the necessary tools, information and references needed to pass the NBRC examinations upon graduation from the respiratory therapy program.

Objectives:

Complete the instructor assigned mock exam and self-assessment assignment.
Complete the at home online practice certification exam with a minimum score of 75%.
Complete the instructor assigned challenge exam and the self-assessment assignment.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to complete the Therapist Multiple Choice and Clinical Simulation Self-assessment exams and design an action plan to improve examination results.

Objectives:

Complete the at home online practice Therapist Multiple Choice exam with a minimum score of 70%.
Complete the Therapist Multiple Choice self-assessment exam.
Complete the clinical simulation self-assessment exam.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the use computer simulation self-assessment exams by obtaining a score of 80% in both the information gathering and decision making sections.

Objectives:

Complete the instructor assigned computer based simulation programs with a passing score of 80%.
Complete the online instructor assigned computer simulation exams with a passing score of 80%.
Complete the self-assessment computer simulation exam.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to pass the Program Exit Examination with a minimal proficiency as set by the lower cut score by the NBRC.

Objectives:

Complete the Therapist Multiple Choice self-assessment exam with a minimum score as set by the lower cut score by the NBRC.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to plan, organize, and implement a community service project to enhance academic study.

Objectives:

Select a community service project that is approved by the instructor.
After completing the community service project write a one-page summary of the activity.

Outcome 6: Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to develop critical problem-solving skills necessary to practice as a safe, competent respiratory care practitioner.

Objectives:

Select a problem to be solved that is clinical in nature and submit the scenario and problem statement to the instructor for approval.
Investigate the problem, identify options, and operationalize his/her selected option and evaluate the outcome.
Submit the completed paper to the instructor by the specified deadline.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

Practice CRT Exam
NBRC and Critical Thinking
Patient Assessment
Equipment
Emergency Care
Special Procedures
Pulmonary Function Testing
Arterial Blood Gases
Assisted Ventilation
Airway Care
Respiratory Care Procedures
Written Registry Exam
Clinical Simulation Exam
CRT Exit Exam

Primary Faculty
Zahodnic, Richard
Secondary Faculty
Niemer, Laurie
Associate Dean
Shaw, Andrea
Dean
Mirijanian, Narine

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088