Respiratory Care B.S.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Graduates will demonstrate professional competence in the cognitive learning domain by acquiring a solid professional and general medical knowledge base to permit: accurateinterpretation of clinical information from medical records and clinical findings, sound judgments, and recommendation of appropriate therapeutic interventions, as performed by registered respiratory therapists (RRTs).

2. Graduates will demonstrate competence in the psychomotor learning domain by acquiring skills needed for professional clinical practice as performed by registered respiratory therapists (RRTs), including patient assessment and the performance of both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

3. Graduates will demonstrate competence in the affective learning domain by acquiring professional attitudes and values as performed by registered respiratory therapists (RRTs), including development of effective behavioral skills concerning: oral and written communication, ethics and professionalism, interdisciplinary team work, time management, accepting supervision, punctuality and preparedness to work, self-direction and responsibility for own actions, contributing towards creating a positive work environment, and respect for the beliefs and values of all persons, regardless of cultural background, religion, age, or lifestyle.