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RETH 460

I. Course Title: Respiratory Therapy Educational Leadership

II. Course Number: RETH 460

III. Credit Hours: 4 credits

IV. Prerequisites: STAT 130, HSCI 300.

V. Course Description: 

Provides a comprehensive review of educational standards, techniques, methods, theory and designs used within the educational domain of Respiratory Therapy. Regulatory agencies and related data pertaining to credentialing will be evaluated.

VI. Detailed Description of Content of the Course:

  • Principles and Methods of Respiratory Therapy Adult Education
  • Developing Respiratory Therapy Courses and Evaluation of Learning
  • Clinical Instruction Techniques for Students and Employees
  • Classroom and Laboratory Instruction 
  • Educational Technology
  • Continuing Education
  • National exam matrixes
  • Content domain breakdown
  • Regulatory oversight
  • New program proposals

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

  1. Compose an in-depth review of regulatory standards required for programmatic maintenance.  
  2. Evaluate different methods, techniques, and theories of information delivery and learning.
  3. Evaluate data related to programmatic outcomes and educational methods.
  4. Design curricular components of a respiratory therapy program.

Program Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate critical thinking skills with a comprehensive knowledge base (cognitive skills) by assessing the patient’s condition, developing a plan of treatment, and modifying that treatment as needed so that safe and quality cardio-respiratory therapy is given.
  2. Demonstrate ethical, caring and culturally competent behaviors (affective skills) toward the patient, family members and other members of the healthcare team.
  3. Demonstrate effective professional communication.
  4. Integrate health promotion and disease prevention strategies into current healthcare practice while focusing on quality and cost-effective protocols.
  5. Use empirical, evidence-based literature to support decisions within the scientific field.
  6. Pursue graduate education in education, management, research and other healthcare related fields

VIII. Assessment Measures:

  • Voice Thread Discussions / Involvement
  • Quizzes
  • Assignments
  • Recorded Presentation
  • Paper
  • Final Exam

Review and Approval

March 01, 2021

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