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RETH 488C

I. Course Title: Clinical Specialty Rotation

II. Course Number: RETH 488C

III. Credit Hours: 1 credit

IV. Prerequisites: RETH 430 and RETH 448C.

V. Course Description: 

Provides the student with a focused clinical experience. It allows for individualized exploration of a variety of settings and geographical locations not previously addressed in prior rotations.

Note(s): Applied Learning designated course.

VII. Goals and Objectives of the Course:

  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 competency in diagnostic and therapeutic clinical (psychomotor) skills necessary to perform the expanding number of procedures that fall under cardiopulmonary care,
  3. Demonstrate ethical, caring, and culturally competent behaviors (affective skills) toward the patient, family members, and other members of the healthcare team,
  4. Demonstrate effective professional communication,
  5. Integrate health promotion and disease prevention strategies into current healthcare practice while focusing on quality and cost-effective protocols, 
  6. Use empirical, evidence-based literature to support decisions within the scientific field, and 
  7. Pursue graduate education in education, management, research, and other health care related fields

VIII. Assessment Measures:

  • Journal entries (1 point each – 3 minimum)
  • Preceptor Evaluations/mentor (1 point each) 
  • Clinical Activity Log (1 point each)
  • Validation of Objectives
  • Completion of Specialty Evaluations
  • NBRC Practice Exams (ACCS, NPS, PFT, SDS)
  • Completion of Specialty Education/Training
  • Completion of Optional Papers

Review and Approval

March 01, 2021