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class=\"breadcrumb-item active\" aria-current=\"page\">Respiratory Therapy Accreditation<\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n\n\n<p class=\"mt-4\">The University of Michigan-Flint Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (BSRT) Degree Advancement Program, #500006, in Flint, Michigan, holds Provisional Accreditation from the <a href=\"https:\/\/coarc.com\">Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care<\/a> (CoARC). This status signifies that a program with an Approval of Intent has demonstrated sufficient compliance with the Standards (through submission of an acceptable Provisional Accreditation Self Study Report and any other documentation required by the CoARC, as well as satisfactory completion of an initial on-site visit), to be allowed to admit students. It is recognized as an accredited program by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), which provides enrolled students who complete the program with eligibility for the Respiratory Care Credentialing Examination(s).<br><br>The program will remain on Provisional Accreditation until it achieves Continuing Accreditation. CoARC accredits respiratory therapy education programs in the United States. To achieve this end, it utilizes an \u201coutcomes-based\u201d process. Programmatic outcomes are performance indicators that reflect the extent to which the educational goals of the program are achieved and by which program effectiveness is documented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/coarc.com\/students\/programmatic-outcomes-data\/\">CoARC Program Outcomes Data<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/18JmgubqbKSHhNbpTVWFPaw-cAmGWHRqY\/edit\">BSRT Program Student Handbook<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/chs\/faculty-staff\/public-health-health-sciences\/\">BSRT Faculty<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care<br>264 Precision Blvd.<br>Telford, TN 37690<br>(817) 283-2835<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-css-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Program Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy program is to provide graduates of entry into respiratory care professional practice degree programs with additional knowledge, skills, and attributes in leadership, management, education, research, or advanced clinical practice to meet their current professional goals and to prepare them for practice as advanced degree respiratory therapists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Program Goals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provide students with additional knowledge, skills, and attributes in:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leadership<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced clinical practice (adult, neonatal\/pediatric, diagnostics)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhance the ability of students to gain additional credentials:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Neonatal\/Pediatric Specialist (NPS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entry-Level Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Asthma Education Certification (AE-C)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Promote participation in professional organizations:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student\u2019s State Society<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Michigan Society for Respiratory Care (MSRC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>American Lung Association (ALA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>American Heart Association (AHA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure students will:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Communicate effectively using oral and written communication skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand the importance of continued professional development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhance their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop an understanding and have an appreciation toward social and cultural diversity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Expected Student Learning Outcomes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The expected student learning outcomes (ESLOs) describe what the student is able to do, achieve, demonstrate, or know upon completion of the program. Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy Degree Advancement program from the University of Michigan-Flint, students will\u2026<br><br><strong>ESLO #1 Demonstrate knowledge in advanced respiratory critical care.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: initial\">Introduce and Develop: RSP 400, RSP 405, and RSP 410. Master: RSP 420.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The direct measure for this student learning outcome is<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Completion of coursework in RSP 400, RSP 405, and RSP 410 with 80% of students achieving a grade of B- (80%) or higher<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Successful completion of RSP 420<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ESLO #2 Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.<\/strong><br>Introduce: RSP 400, RSP 405, and RSP 410. Develop: RSP 315, RSP 330, RSP 340. Master: RSP 435 capstone.<br><br>The direct measure for this student learning outcome is<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Creation of a capstone project<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Successful defense of the capstone project<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ESLO #3 Have developed the knowledge and skills needed to support the respiratory therapist\u2019s expanded scope of practice expected of a baccalaureate-level respiratory therapist such as leadership, management, education, home care, outpatient clinics, disease management, etc.<\/strong><br>Introduce: RSP 400, RSP 405, RSP 410. Develop: RSP 315, RSP 320, RSP 330, RSP 340, HCR 376, HCR 379. Master: RSP 430.<br><br>The direct measure for this student learning outcome is<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Completion of coursework in RSP 315, RSP 320, RSP 330, and RSP 340 with 80% of students achieving a grade of B- (80%) or higher<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Successful completion of RSP 430<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ESLO #4 Demonstrate the ability to retrieve, interpret, and critically appraise literature as relevant, authoritative, and applicable to clinical and professional practice.<\/strong><br>Introduce: RSP 400, RSP 405, RSP 410. Develop: PHS 347, RSP 315, RSP 330, RSP 340. Master: RSP 335.<br><br>The direct measure for this student learning outcome is<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Completion of coursework in PHS 347 with a passing score<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completion of RSP 330, RSP 340, RSP 315<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Successful completion of RSP 335 with 80% of students achieving a grade of B- (80%) or higher<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ESLO #5 Have developed an original project or research proposal related to clinical practice, administration, education, and\/or research associated with the respiratory therapy profession.<\/strong><br>Introduce: HCR 300, RSP 400, RSP 405, RSP 410, HCR 376, HCR 379. Develop: PHS 347, RSP 335, RSP 330, RSP 430. Master: RSP 435.<br><br>The direct measure for this student learning outcome is<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Completion of coursework in PHS 347 with a passing score<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completion of RSP 320, RSP 340, and RSP 315 with 80% of students achieving a grade of B- (80%) or higher<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Successful completion of RSP 435 capstone project and defense<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ESLO #6 Demonstrate the ability to think critically and solve complex problems.<\/strong><br>Introduce: HCR 300, RSP 400, RSP 405, RSP 410. Develop: HCR 304, PHS 347, RSP 335, RSP 315. Master: RSP 435.<br><br>The direct measure for this student learning outcome is<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Completion of coursework in HCR 304 and PHS 347 with a passing score<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completion of RSP 315 and RSP 335 with 80% of students achieving a grade of B- (80%) or higher<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Successful completion of RSP 435 capstone project and defense<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ESLO #7 Recognize the changing face of healthcare and situate the respiratory therapist within the evolving healthcare economy.<\/strong><br>Introduce: HCR 300, HCR 376, HCR 379. Develop: RSP 320, RSP 330, RSP 340. Master: RSP 435.<br><br>The direct measure for this student learning outcome is<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Completion of coursework in HCR 304 and PHS 347 with a passing score<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completion of RSP 320, RSP 330, and RSP 340 with 80% of students achieving a grade of B- (80%) or higher<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Successful completion of RSP 435 capstone project and defense<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ESLO #8 Model empathic behavior and possess an understanding and appreciation of social and cultural diversity.<\/strong><br>Introduce: RSP 400, RSP 405. Develop: AGE 350, HCR 304, HCR 379, RSP 315, RSP 330. Master: RSP 420, RSP 430, and RSP 435.<br><br>The direct measure for this student learning outcome is<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Completion of coursework in AGE 350, HCR 304, and HCR 379 with a passing score<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completion of RSP 315 and RSP 330 with 80% of students achieving a grade of B- (80%) or higher<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Successful completion of RSP 420, RSP 430, and RSP 435 capstone project and defense<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ESLO #9 Recognize the role for quality assessment and demonstrate ability to perform and analyze results of quality data.<\/strong><br>Introduce: RSP 400, RSP 405, RSP 430, HCR 300: Develop and Master: RSP 340.<br><br>The direct measure for this student learning outcome is<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list mb-5\">\n<li>Completion of coursework in RSP 400, RSP 405, RSP 410, and HCR 300 with a passing score<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completion of RSP 340 with 80% of students achieving a grade of B- (80%) or higher<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Respiratory Therapy program at the University of Michigan-Flint holds Provisional Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). 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