Program Goals 

To prepare graduates with demonstrated competence in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains of respiratory care practice as performed by registered respiratory therapists (RRTs).

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Associate Degree in Respiratory Care Technology, the graduate will be able to:

• Demonstrate the ability to collect and evaluate patient data; and recommend procedures to obtain additional data.
• Demonstrate the ability to correctly assemble, use and maintain respiratory care equipment using principles of infection control and quality assurance.
• Initiate, conduct and independently modify prescribed therapeutic procedures and recommend modifications based on patient response.
• Demonstrate personal and professional behaviors required for successful employment

 

Behavioral Standards

Students in the Respiratory Care Program also required to follow the Behavioral Standards and Expectations as outlined below:

It is expected that students uphold professional behaviors at all times during the respiratory care program. Any student not demonstrating professional behaviors will require a meeting with both the Program Coordinator and the Clinical Coordinator to discuss the situation. Documentation of the incident will be kept in the students' academic program file and submitted to Maxient. If the incident warrants removal from the program (i.e. causing direct patient harm versus a near miss situation), the Chair of Allied Health will be included in the meeting. The Respiratory Care Program reserves the right to recommend the withdrawal of a student who appears academically, clinically, and/or personally unable to fulfill professional responsibilities and behaviors. Students dismissed for professional behaviors will not be permitted to re-enter the program at any time. Professional behaviors are defined as:

• Demonstrates self- initiative for cognitive development

1. • Student is responsible for setting realistic goals, asking for feedback, applying didactic material to the clinical course, demonstrating weekly progress and improvement based on instructor feedback
   • Uses "I" statements and takes initiative, and responsibility for behavior
   • Abide by CSCC and Respiratory Care policies and procedures
   • Tract your progress toward graduation each term via DARS

• Respects professional boundaries with patient, faculty, peers, and healthcare staff

1. • Students makes a timely appointment during faculty office hours to discuss academic or skills concerns
   • Refers to physicians, staff, managers, and faculty by sur names
   • Does not have personal relationships with physicians, staff, managers, and faculty while enrolled in the program
   • Treat other students and CSCC faculty and staff with respect
   • Student speaks positively about peers, faculty, CSCC, and clinical sites
   • Student respects self by limiting personal information in front of class
   • Students respects other time by limiting side bar conversations

• Adheres to dress code outlined in this handbook and clinical affiliates dress code policy .
• Upholds the AARC Statement of Ethics and Professional Conduct

1. • https://www.aarc.org/app/uploads/2015/05/aarc-statement-of-ethics-and-professional-conduct.pdf

• Upholds CSCC Student Code of Conduct, Policy and Procedure 7-10

1. • https://www.cscc.edu/about/policies-procedures.shtml
   • Work independently in lab without collaboration unless given a group assignment
   • Not represent someone else's work as your own

• Respects the dignity and welfare for self, patients, classmates, clinical affiliates, and all staff and faculty

1. • Understands the worth and value of self and individuals
     1. Restrains from substance and illicit drug use
   • Demonstrate a responsible attitude toward your work and others by acting in the best interest of the college and the profession

• Maintains integrity with confidential documentation

1. • Upholds HIPPA and FERPA standards
   • https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/
   • https://ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html
   • Does not plagiarize , does not self-plagiarize, or collaborate with other on an individual assignment

• Honors collaboration and understand the value of being part of a healthcare team

1. • Effectively communicates in a respectful manner as a member of a team
   • Appreciates another's perspective
   • Cooperate with peers, CSCC faculty and staff
   • Acknowledges the value in protecting other's emotional and physical safety
   • Remains in class, lab, or clinical for the entire duration
     1. Appreciates and respectfully follows chain of command
   • Clinic Instructor/Instructor → Clinical Coordinator → Program Coordinator → Chairperson of Allied Health → Dean of Health and Human Services
   • Acknowledges gratitude both verbally and written for support and encouragement
   • Respects learning areas, laboratory, and clinical spaces by leaving them cleaner than you found them
   • Student demonstrates respectful nonverbal behaviors to others (the following are considered unprofessional nonverbal behavior but not limited to: sighing, frowning, eye rolling, cross arms, leaning back, closed posture, glaring, offensive hand gesture, checking time or cell phone)

• Adapts to a fast paced healthcare environment

1. • Manages changes in patient work flow without compliant
   • Manages program requirements and personal obligations without complaint
   • Does not allow personal issues to affect patient care or disrupt learning in the classroom or laboratory
   • Student demonstrates punctual attendance and active participation
   • Submits all assignments on time
   • Having a backup plan (i.e. travel, communication)
   • Practice safety precautions at all times