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Curriculum and Competency Evaluation in Respiratory Therapy Entry-to-Practice Programs

Thomas D Jones, L Denise Willis, Beverly J Spray and Ariel Berlinski
Respiratory Care October 2023, 68 (10) 1356-1364; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4187/respcare.10996
Thomas D Jones
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas.
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L Denise Willis
Respiratory Care Services, Arkansas Children's Hospital, Little Rock, Arkansas.
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Beverly J Spray
Arkansas Children's Research Institute, Little Rock, Arkansas.
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Ariel Berlinski
Department of Pediatrics, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Pediatric Aerosol Research Laboratory, Arkansas Children's Research Institute, Little Rock, Arkansas.
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BACKGROUND: Essential skills for respiratory therapists extend beyond the traditional scope of therapy. Respiratory therapists are expected to communicate effectively, deliver bedside education, and practice within interprofessional teams. Respiratory therapy entry-to-practice program accreditation standards require evaluation of student competence in communication and interprofessional practice. This study aimed to determine if entry into practice programs include curriculum and competency evaluation for oral communication, patient education, telehealth, and interprofessional activities.

METHODS: The primary objective was to identify the curriculum and method of competency evaluation. The secondary objective was to compare degree programs. Directors of accredited respiratory therapy programs were invited to complete an anonymous survey with regard to degree program type, oral communication, patient education, learning strategies, telehealth, and interprofessional activities. Degree programs were classified as associate's of science 2 year, associate's of science < 2 year, or bachelor's of science.

RESULTS: Of 370 invited programs, respondents in 136 programs (37%) completed the survey. Oral communication competence was evaluated by 82%. Patient education curriculum and competency evaluation were reported by 86% and 73%, respectively. Telehealth was rarely included or evaluated. Interprofessional activities were included by 74%, of whom 67% evaluated competency. Bachelor's of science programs were more likely to include a specific patient education course (P = .004), evaluate oral communication competency with unpaid preceptors (P = .036), and evaluate interprofessional competence through formal interprofessional programs (P = .005). Associate's degree 2-year programs used laboratory proficiency for patient education competency evaluation more often than other programs (P = .01). associate's of science < 2-year programs were more likely to include simulation experiences that involved motivational interviewing (P = .01).

CONCLUSIONS: Differences exist among program types for curriculum and competency evaluation. Telehealth was rarely included or evaluated at any degree level. Programs should evaluate the need for enhanced patient education and telehealth instruction.

  • education
  • respiratory therapy
  • curriculum
  • student
  • accreditation
  • communication
  • Interprofessional
  • entry to practice

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  • Correspondence: Thomas Jones MEd RRT CPFT, UAMS College of Health Professions, Respiratory Care Programs, 4301 W Markham, Slot 737, Little Rock, AR 72205. E-mail: TJones4{at}uams.edu
  • Mr Jones presented a version of this manuscript as an abstract at AARC Congress Live, held virtually, on December 9, 2021.

  • Ms Willis is a section editor for Respiratory Care. Dr Berlinski has relationships with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Mylan, National Institutes of Health, Therapeutic Development Network, Trudell Medical International, Vertex, and the International Pharmaceutical Aerosol Consortium on Regulation and Science. Mr Jones and Dr Spray have disclosed no conflicts of interest.

  • Supplementary material related to this paper is available at http://www.rcjournal.com.

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Thomas D Jones, L Denise Willis, Beverly J Spray, Ariel Berlinski
Respiratory Care Oct 2023, 68 (10) 1356-1364; DOI: 10.4187/respcare.10996

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