RC - 422 Clinical Seminar II

Case presentations are required to integrate clinical and theory. Review of respiratory care as it pertains to the registry (RRT) credentialing examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). A series of simulation examinations will be used to prepare the students for these exams. Emphasis will be placed on decision-making and problem-solving as they relate to clinical respiratory care. Current issues relevant to the cardiopulmonary sciences and respiratory care will be explored and issues and trends in health care will be discussed. Successful completion of the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) certification examination is required in order to meet course requirements. Prerequisite: Second year status. Prerequisite: Second-year status. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3