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RETH 495

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

  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:

  • Participation
  • Development Exercises
  • Preliminary Proposal Revisions
  • IRB Application
  • Data Management
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Results
  • Discussion
  • Final Report
  • Peer Evaluations

Review and Approval

March 01, 2021

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