RESP 422 - Current Issues in Respiratory Care

RESP 422 Discussion Board Forums (6)

Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to provide a thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum. Each thread must be at least 250 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge with at least 1 scholarly reference. References must be in Respiratory Care Journal formatting. Details can be located by clicking here. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be at least 125 words with at least 1 scholarly reference using RCJ format The replies must also include at least one Biblical reference that supports the student’ ideas of education, commitment, or leadership.

RESP 422 Paper

The student will submit a 3–5-page paper on the education and credential necessary for the entry-level respiratory therapist. The student must discuss what should be the minimal educational level for a respiratory therapist entering the field (example: associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, or graduate degree). The student will also discuss what should be the entry level credential for a respiratory therapist (CRT or RRT). The student will use scholarly evidence to support these topics within the profession or other health care professions. The paper must use 12-point font, double spacing, and include at least 3 scholarly references. References must be in Respiratory Care Journal formatting.

RESP 422 Exams (2)

There will be 2 exams. The first will cover the material from Modules/Weeks 1–4, and the second will cover material from Modules/Weeks 5–8. The exams will be open-book/open notes, contain 50 multiple-choice and true/false questions, and have a 2-hour time limit.