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Curriculum Plan

The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy is an online degree-completion program designed for licensed respiratory therapists seeking to earn their baccalaureate degree from Newberry College. Newberry Online courses are 7.5 weeks per subterm. Students can take a maximum of 15 credits per term (two subterms). 

 

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TERM 1

Subterm 1

Online Orientation course (1 credit)

 

RES 310: Ethics and Professionalism (3 credits)

This course considers ethical theories and leadership applicable to the respiratory care practitioner using scholarly inquiry including case studies. Students will analyze ethical dilemmas in acute and chronic care. Students will discuss ethical and legal circumstances across the life span in diverse socioeconomic and cultural circumstances. Students will conduct a review of various leadership models and the application of the perspectives in respiratory care.

 

RES 312: Education Theory and Practice (3 credits)

This course will review the basic processes of education. Topics will include learning styles, developing objectives, teaching methods, questioning and problem-solving methods, characteristics and roles of the clinical instructor and the use of appropriate evaluation instruments.

 

Subterm 2

RES 314: Pharmacology in Disease Management for Respiratory Care (3 credits)

This course takes a disease management approach to patient care with an emphasis on the role of pharmacology in disease management. Content advances a basic understanding of the concepts and principles of pharmacology used in the treatment of the cardiopulmonary patient.

 

TERM 2

 

RES 321: Advanced Airway Management for Respiratory Care (3 credits)

This course will provide instruction of airway management to include artificial airways, intubation, and specialty gases.

 

TERM 3

 

Subterm 1

RES 330: Advanced Critical Care Monitoring (3 credits)

(co-requisite RES 321)

A study of advanced cardiopulmonary monitoring used in critical care. Emphasis will be placed on hemodynamic monitoring, ECG interpretation, mechanical ventilation waveform graphic analysis, diagnostics lab values, imagining and capnography.

RES 331: Cardiopulmonary Nutritional Care (3 credits)

A review of the nutritional needs, fluids and electrolyte balances of the cardiopulmonary patient. Emphasis will be placed on the nutritional components associated with various pathophysiological states associated with acute and chronic needs.

 

Subterm 2

RES 333: Emergency and Disaster Management (3 credits)

 (prerequisite RES 321)

This course will discuss methods of emergency preparedness including public outreach and education as well as the development of emergency operational plans as they apply to the cardiopulmonary patient.

 

TERM 4

 

Subterm 1

RES 401: Advanced Pathophysiology in Critical Care (3 credits)

(prerequisite RES 321)

An in-depth review of adult disease processes affecting the body. Particular attention will be placed on the correlation of disease processes and the infectious processes as they affect the respiratory system.

RES 402: Community Health and Rehabilitation (3 credits)

This course focuses on determinants of health of individuals and the challenges faced by communities as they work to improve the health of their residents. The student will develop plans to maximize the use of community resources to address both acute and chronic respiratory conditions.

 

TERM 5

 

Subterm 2

RES 403: Applied Disease Management (3 credits)

(prerequisite RES 330)

This course will present disease states and the management strategies associated. Students will review and analyzed effectiveness of therapist driven protocols. Utilizing assessment outcomes, students will develop protocols applicable to the disease process.

 

TERM 6

 

RES 410: Respiratory Therapy Capstone (3 credits)

(prerequisite RES 401 and RES 403)

Experience within a chosen area of focus area (pediatric care, neonatal, adult critical care, trauma, management, or education). This course is the culmination of the BSRT program. The successful capstone project is vested in a research effort that demonstrates a thorough knowledge of a tactic within the focus area. The intent is documented expansion of the body of knowledge within respiratory care.

 

TOTAL:  33 credit hours

 

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Career Possibilities

Overview

Program Goals

The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy program will provide students with additional knowledge, skills and attributes in leadership, management, education, research or advanced practice to meet their current professional goals and prepare them for practice as advanced degree respiratory therapists.

 

Program Learning Outcomes

• Students in the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy program will:
• Articulate current professional and clinical roles, reviewing the history and changes in technology and knowledge base and future anticipated advancements.
• Demonstrate knowledge in critical care pathophysiology to interpret pertinent clinical information and make recommendations for appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to access, critically assess and interpret literature related to clinical practice, administration, education and/or research.
• Demonstrate the ability to solve complex clinical situations as part of an inter-professional team, considering all viewpoints while remaining focused on patient-centered care.
• Develop the research skills related to clinical practice, administration, education and general industry for a successful career in respiratory therapy. 

 

Program Credit Distribution

To graduate with Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy degree from Newberry College, you must complete 120 total credit hours, distributed as follows:

 

BSRT Completion Track Courses	33 credit hours
Online Liberal Arts Core (included Online Orientation course)	15 credit hours
Transfer Credit	72 credit hours
Electives	Per transfer credit evaluation
TOTAL	120 credit hours

 

Important Dates and Deadlines

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Term	Subterm Dates & Holidays	Admission & Course Registration Deadlines
SPRING 2019
Subterm 1	Jan. 9 - Feb. 27 MLKJr Day No classes Jan. 21	January 7
Subterm 2	March 4 - April 24 Good Friday No classes April 19	January 7
SUMMER 2019
Subterm 1	April 29 - June 19 Memorial Day No classes May 27	April 25
Subterm 2	June 24 - August 14 Independence Day No classes July 4-5	April 25
FALL 2019
Subterm 1	August 19 - October 9 Labor Day No classes Sept. 2	August 15
Subterm 2	October 14 - December 4 Thanksgiving Break No classes Nov. 28-29	August 15