RC 453 - Critical Thinking Skill Dev & Prep for TMC Exam

5 Credits

The course is designed to provide an opportunity for students to establish or advance their understanding of the TMC national credentialing exam content and identify areas in which additional study is necessary. Focus will be on applying knowledge through use of case studies.

Pre-requisite(s) RC 442 with min. 2.0
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - RC
FeesRC Test Fee

Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day

Designed to Serve Students in the Respiratory Care program.
Active Date 20250520T14:17:08

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Course Outline

Review data in patient record and gather clinical information
Evaluate procedure results
Recommend diagnostic procedures
Assemble and troubleshoot equipment
Ensure infection control and perform quality control procedures
Maintain a patient airway including the care of artificial airways
Perform airway clearance and lung expansion techniques
Support oxygenation and ventilation
Administer medications and specialty gases
Utilize evidence based medicine principles
Provide respiratory care techniques in high risk situations
Assist physician/provider in performing procedures
Initiate and conduct patient and family education

Student Learning Outcomes
Identify areas of the TMC national credentialing exam content in which additional study is necessary.

Identify areas of the TMC national credentialing exam content in which additional study is not necessary.

Develop a plan to improve content areas that require additional study.