Institutional Learning Outcomes: Knowledge In the RTCL 3110 (Level 1) clinical practicum experience, student respiratory therapists will work with preceptor respiratory therapists in acute and non-acute clinical environments. Students will gradually take on increasing responsibility, applying knowledge and skills gained from prior respiratory therapy program courses to assess individuals requiring care, choose potential therapeutic interventions, discuss their plans and reasoning with other healthcare professionals, initiate interventions, and assess responses. Major elements of critical thinking and communication skills will be emphasized. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the preclinical semester of the TRU Respiratory Therapy program.
Institutional Learning Outcomes: Knowledge In the RTCL 3110 (Level 1) clinical practicum experience, student respiratory therapists will work with preceptor respiratory therapists in acute and non-acute clinical environments. Students will gradually take on increasing responsibility, applying knowledge and skills gained from prior respiratory therapy program courses to assess individuals requiring care, choose potential therapeutic interventions, discuss their plans and reasoning with other healthcare professionals, initiate interventions, and assess responses. Major elements of critical thinking and communication skills will be emphasized. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the preclinical semester of the TRU Respiratory Therapy program.
