RTAD-231 Respiratory Seminar

Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into College Level Reading, completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0 or higher, or successful completion of ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092; RTAD-221, RTAD-222, RTAD-223, RTAD-224 and RTAD-225. Division signature required. Pre- or Co-requisite: RTAD-232 and RTAD-233
A discussion of more sophisticated and advanced areas of respiratory care. Computerized clinical simulations will provide a basis for developing information gathering and decision making skills. Evaluation of current respiratory care research.

Course Outcomes
1. Describe the key elements related to research in respiratory therapy 2. Present a research paper in an approved written format 3. Provide an oral presentation of a selected research topic utilizing a computer based presentation program 4. Critically evaluate research articles in a medical journal 5. Discuss current issues and trends in the field of respiratory therapy 6, conduct a health education or health promotion program in the local community 7. Renew a health provider CPR card in accordance with the American heart Association (AHA) guidelines