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Mission & Goals

Mission and Goals of the UNMC Respiratory Care Program

Mission

The mission of the UNMC Respiratory Care program is to prepare the next level of respiratory care practitioners by offering education and clinical opportunities at the highest level of practice. Students will learn from innovative technology, advanced diagnostic testing, and interprofessional, evidence-based medicine, to care for diverse and rural communities.

Goals

The Respiratory Care program expects:

  • To prepare graduates with demonstrated competence in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains of respiratory care practice as performed by registered respiratory therapists (RRTs).
  • To prepare leaders for the field of respiratory care by including curricular content with objectives related to the acquisition of skills in one or more of the following: management, education, research, and advanced clinical practice to include obtaining advanced certification in a specialty credential.

Outcomes

Entry to Practice (MRC)

To prepare graduates with demonstrated competence in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.

Graduates of the Entry to Practice Respiratory Care Program should be able to:

  1. Identify unique roles and experiences of various healthcare professions, promoting a team-based partnership with patient care and assessment. (Behavior)
  2. Demonstrate critical inquiry skills through evidence-based medicine, in the classroom, lab, and clinical settings through exams and clinical competencies. (Skills)
  3. Apply knowledge to complex problems to meet the evolving healthcare needs of individuals and communities through technology, invention, research, advocacy, and outreach. (Knowledge)
  4. Prepare for the NBRC exam with matching exam outlines with teaching outcomes on the curriculum. (Knowledge)

Master's Degree

To prepare leaders for the field of respiratory care by including curricular content with objectives related to the acquisition of skills in one or more of the following: management, education, research, and advanced clinical practice (which may include an area of clinical specialization).

In addition, graduates of the Respiratory Care Program should be able to:

  1. Articulate teaching methods, learning perspectives, and the role of a healthcare professional, theories, and determinants of learning. (Education)
  2. Practice advanced critical care assessments, diagnosis, and treatment modalities with neonates, pediatrics, and older persons populations. (Advanced clinical practice)
  3. Categorize principals for public health and population management to include engaging communities with health promotion and sustainable solutions to put into practice as a healthcare professional. (Knowledge) (Civic responsibility)
  4. Recognize research related to a respiratory care profession by being able to read and interpret a research journal article and apply the methods and data to form a framework to organize and review each type of investigation. (Research)
  5. Synthesize professional practice, leadership styles, and challenges with healthcare delivery and leveraging technology to promote influence in leadership roles. (Leadership)
*Advanced certification is highly recommended in one of the specialty credentials through the AARC, NBRC, or a pulmonary-related clinical, leadership, or education certification.

UNMC Mission

The UNMC mission is to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care.