Objectives

2. Objectives • To evaluate the currency of content of a program using accreditation standards on program goals and curriculum content • To illustrate how program goals, objectives & learning domains integrate with the philosophy, vision, mission & values of SJC • To evaluate the quality of curriculum and quality of instruction using the Student Program Resource Survey

3. Accreditation Standard 3.01 & 3.02 The program goals must form the basis for program planning, implementation and evaluation. Statement of Program Goals “To prepare graduates with demonstrated competence in the cognitive, psychomotor and affective domains of respiratory care practice as performed by registered respiratory therapists”

4. Vision, Mission, Philosophy and Values of San Juan College • Goals, Objectives & • Learning Domains • Program Planning & Implementation • Evaluating Mechanisms

5. Philosophy: “That education is a life-long process and every individual has a capacity for life-long learning…” Vision: SJC will “promote student-centered learning, using appropriate technology, employing systems thinking, implementing collaborative approaches, and utilizing data-driven decision making.” Goal (cognitive): Upon completion of the Respiratory Therapy Program, the graduate will demonstrate theoretical competencies at the entry and advanced levels. Objective: The student will be able to apply critical-thinking skills consistent with NBRC’s “Recall, application and analysis” cognitive learning domain. Planning: Formulating learning objectives and developing contents for teaching in both didactic and laboratory components; Implementation: Conducting teaching and learning activities using instructional methods to stimulate critical-thinking and decision-making skills at the entry and advanced levels. Satisfactory completion of all courses. CRT and RRT self-assessment exams; and the actual CRT and RRT exams of the NBRC. CoARC Surveys- graduate, employer, and advisory committee.

6. Currency of Content Accreditation Standard 4.04 Curriculum must include: Oral & written communication skills Social/behavioral sciences Biomedical/natural sciences Respiratory care

7. Examples of Curriculum Content Communication Skills: ENG 111 Freshman Composition SPCH 110 Public Speaking or 111 Interpersonal Communication ENG 211 Advanced Composition or 218 Adv. Tech. Composition Social/Behavioral Sciences: PSYC Introduction to Psychology Biomedical/Natural Sciences: BIOL 252 & 253 Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II RESP 120 Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology] RESP 114 Respiratory Physics & Medical Gas Therapy RESP 116 Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology Respiratory Care: RESP 238 Ethics, Management & Wellness Promotion RESP 112 Community Health & Infection Control RESP 118 Diagnostic & Therapeutic Techniques RESP 122 Critical Care Management

8. Quality of Curriculum Materials & Facilities Student Program Resource Survey Facilities • Classrooms adequate lighting adequate ventilation adequate seating B. Laboratory Laboratory Equipment Supplies are sufficient for student performance of required lab. exercises The amount of equipment is sufficient for student performance of required lab exercises Instructional Support Resources Tutorial assistance is available when needed Clinical Resources The clinical facilities offer an adequate number of procedures for the student to meet clinical objectives.

9. Quality of Instruction Student Program Resource Survey Personnel Resources • Faculty teach effectively in the classroom in the laboratory in the clinical B. Faculty number is adequate Medical Director/Physician Interaction Physician/student interaction is sufficient to facilitate development of effective communication skills Medical Director and student interaction contributes to the development of effective communication skills

10. Student Satisfaction • Student Program Resource Survey- CoARC • Course Evaluation by the students- SJC

11. Employability of Graduates • Pass rates on national board examinations • Graduate surveys • Employer surveys