RC - 592 Clinical Seminar III

Case presentations are required to integrate clinical and theory. Emphasis will be placed on decision-making and problem-solving as they relate to clinical respiratory care and disease management. Current issues relevant to respiratory care will be discussed, including ethical issues in health care, smoking cessation, palliative care and issues related to professional development and practice. Review of respiratory care as it pertains to the credentialing examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) will continue. Successful completion of the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) registry examinations are required in order to meet course requirements. Prerequisite: Second-year status. Credit Hours: (3)