RSPT 2431 - Certification & Registry Review

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Complete the instructor assigned mock exam and self-assessment assignment.
2. Complete the at home online practice certification exam with a minimum score of 75%.
3. 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:

1. Complete the at home online practice Therapist Multiple Choice exam with a minimum score of 70%.
2. Complete the Therapist Multiple Choice self-assessment exam.
3. 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:

1. Complete the instructor assigned computer based simulation programs with a passing score of 80%.
2. Complete the online instructor assigned computer simulation exams with a passing score of 80%.
3. 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:

1. 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:

1. Select a community service project that is approved by the instructor.
2. 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:

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

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Practice CRT Exam
2. NBRC and Critical Thinking
3. Patient Assessment
4. Equipment
5. Emergency Care
6. Special Procedures
7. Pulmonary Function Testing
8. Arterial Blood Gases
9. Assisted Ventilation
10. Airway Care
11. Respiratory Care Procedures
12. Written Registry Exam
13. Clinical Simulation Exam
14. CRT Exit Exam