RSP 421 - Information Literacy in Respiratory Care

This course introduces concepts of evidence-based practice in respiratory care. Learners will be able to recognize the hierarchy of evidence and recognize different types of designs used in medical research. Learners will review medical research to identify evidence for current or new standards. Learners will develop a plan to collect and present data for the respiratory therapy capstone course. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate how to utilize clinical expertise, unique patient characteristics and best evidence to recognize evidence-based practice.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite or Corequisite Courses: RSP 324 with a C or better, RSP 422 with a C or better, RSP 420 with a C or better, RSP 425 with a C or better, RSP 423 with a C or better, RSP 426 with a C or better, RSP 427 with a C or better, EXS 310 with a C or better, RSP 428 with a C or better, RSP 424 with a C or better.
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Restricted to RSP majors only.
University Studies: Building Competencies/Information Literacy, Building Competencies/Writing Intensive
Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.
Major Restriction RSP

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