This course explains the preparation gap that exists between students in Respiratory Therapy School and their transition into clinical and professional practice. It discusses how educators and bedside professionals assist in closing the gap, making students more prepared, confident, and well-rounded Respiratory Therapists. Participants learn effective methods to support students' development, enhancing their readiness for real-world challenges in respiratory therapy.
On Demand
Course Type: Video, Text
CEUs/Hours Offered: AARC - CRCE/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Direct Delivery Of Respiratory Care Services, CE Broker #20-1247084; IACET/0.1
Course Preview
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify the different ways a gap between student knowledge and professional practice may appear.
- After this course, participants will be able to list the factors contributing to the disparity in readiness between respiratory therapy school and clinical practice.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify personal strategies for participants to help bridge this readiness gap.
Course created on September 9, 2024
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-10 Minutes | Memory Lane |
| 10-15 Minutes | Why RT? |
| 15-25 Minutes | Explaining the Gap |
| 25-35 Minutes | Bridging the Gap - In the Classroom |
| 35-50 Minutes | Bridging the Gap - At the Bedside |
| 50-55 Minutes | How can you help? |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
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Jessica Hewitt
MSOL RCP, RRT
Respiratory Therapy Instructor
Jessica Hewitt is a Registered Respiratory Therapist licensed in California. After dedicating significant time to bedside care, primarily in adult medical and surgical ICUs, she transitioned to her current role as a Respiratory Therapy Instructor. Jessica holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, an Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy, and a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership with a focus on Healthcare Administration. Her diverse educational background, combining in-person and online learning, coupled with her clinical and teaching experience, provides her with a unique perspective on bridging academic knowledge with practical healthcare application.
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Financial: Jessica Hewitt is a Respiratory Therapy Instructor with the Pima Medical Institute. She received an honorarium for presenting this course. Non-financial: Jessica has no relevant non-financial disclosures.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by Continued.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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American Association for Respiratory Care
This non-traditional program has been approved for a maximum of 1 contact hour(s) Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 100 Irving TX 75063. Course # 192670000
CE Broker
Continued Respiratory Therapy is an approved provider for CE Broker, provider #50-30700. This course is offered for 1.0 hours. If you are a licensed respiratory therapist in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, South Carolina or Texas, CE Broker may be of interest to you. For Florida respiratory therapists, this course is registered in the Direct Delivery of Respiratory Care Services category.
International Association for Continuing Education and Training
Continued, LLC, is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). Continued complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, Continued is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. Continued, LLC, is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.
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