Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy
Vision
It is the vision of the faculty members of the ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú Respiratory
Therapy
Degree Advancement program, as part of the Madisonville Community College- ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú
State
University Consortium for Respiratory Education, to offer a degree advancement program
that
enhances the knowledge, skills and professional attributes of respiratory therapists
so they can
create a lasting, positive impact on the well being of patients, communities and organizations.
Mission
The mission of the Respiratory Therapy Degree Advancement program is to advance the
educational level of registered respiratory therapists so they can better meet the
health care
needs of society, provide leadership in respiratory therapy, and contribute to the
body of
respiratory therapy knowledge.
Goal
To provide graduates of entry into respiratory care professional practice degree programs
with
additional knowledge, skills, and attributes in leadership, management, education,
research,
and/or advanced clinical practice that will enable them to meet their current professional
goals
and prepare them for practice as advanced degree respiratory therapists.
Learn more about ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú State's mission, vision and goals.
Program outcomes
Upon completion of the program students will be able to
- Display professional and ethical behaviors that prioritizes the interest of those they serve.
- Demonstrate an enhanced level of knowledge related to the practice of respiratory
care that is
above that of entry into the profession. - Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills that result in effective
communication with others in both written and oral communication. - Develop a research project to assess an activity that will enhance the effectiveness
of their
clinical practice. This will include identification of a clinical question, review of relevant literature
and assessment of literature for quality, relevance and limitations. - Effectively lead a group of professionals to promote patient advocacy and or advocacy
of the
profession. - Effectively teach other professionals, patients and their families.