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Course Modification Form

Mohave Community College

RES 204 RCP Transition to Professional Practice

* Group - Dept Status Approved Date Reviewed Reviewer Comments
1 Curriculum and Assessment - RES Respiratory Therapist Completed Needs Revision   01/22/2024   Andrea Wange   A capstone course is not designed as a test prep course or test taking course. Capstone is typically a course where students demonstrate / apply the knowledge they have learned into a project or presentation of sort. Reference links: https://www.forbes.com/advisor/education/student-resources/what-is-capstone-course/ https://thescholarshipsystem.com/blog-for-students-families/what-is-a-capstone-course/  
2 Curriculum and Assessment - RES Respiratory Therapist Completed Needs Revision   01/30/2024   Andrea Wange   All the outcomes and objectives are focused on test prep which can be embedded in the content courses. Do the students need a capstone at the end of the program, if they have clinicals?  
3 Curriculum and Assessment - RES Respiratory Therapist Completed Approved   02/16/2024   Andrea Wange    
4 Financial Aid - RES Respiratory Therapist Completed Approved   02/23/2024   Andrea Wange    
5 Registrar's Office - RES Respiratory Therapist Completed Approved   03/14/2024   Andrea Wange    
6 Curriculum Committee - RES Respiratory Therapist Completed Approved   03/27/2024   Andrea Wange    
7 Catalog and Articulation - RES Respiratory Therapist Completed Approved   03/27/2024   Andrea Wange    

Originator: Veolada Lemus           Status: Approved           Department: RES Respiratory Therapist
Date Created: 01/04/2024         Submitted: 01/04/2024         Completed: 03/27/2024         To ACETS: 03/27/2024
Contact person/email: Veolada Lemus, vlemus@mohave.edu  
Course Prefix: RES  
Course Number: 204  
Previous Course Prefix/Number if changed:  
Course Full Title: RCP Transition to Professional Practice  
Previous Course Title if Changed: Mechanical Ventilation and Life Support  
Effective Academic Year: 2025-2026  
Effective Term: Summer    
Reason for Evaluation: Credit Change   Credit Breakdown Change   Prerequisite Change   Corequisite Change   Description Change   Course Learning Outcomes/Objectives Changes   Course Title Change    
Program Modification Required?: Yes    
If yes, list the degree or certificate: AAS RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER  
Course Impact?: No    
If yes, list the degree, certificate, or course:  
Explanation of proposed modifications to course: The concepts that were in this course should be taught earlier in the program.

This course in its current state and concepts has moved to other course packages.

This course number was repurposed for the new course.  
Evidence for modification :  
Mode of Instruction: traditional / on ground   hybrid    
If other, please explain:  
Catalog Course Description: This course is designed to provide students with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills necessary for registry preparedness in respiratory care. Building upon foundational principles learned in previous coursework, this course focuses on refining techniques, expanding expertise, and preparing students for professional licensure. The course will enable a student to select and develop a proposal and complete a project involving the analysis of a problem, trend or related issue in the field of respiratory therapy.  
Prerequisite(s): RES 201, RES 202, RES 205  
Corequisite(s): RES 203  
Current Credit (Total): 5  
Current Lecture Credits: 4  
Current Lab Credits: 1  
Current Clinical Credits: 0  
Current Internship Credits: 0  
Proposed Total Credit Hours : 2  
Proposed Lecture Credits: 2  
Proposed Lab Credits: 0  
Proposed Clinical Credits: 0  
Clinical Contact Hours per term : 0  
Proposed Internship Credits: 0  
Internship Contact Hours per term: 0  
Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Synthesize respiratory care concepts to identify areas of strengths and weakness in knowledge. (1,2,3,4,5,6)
2. Demonstrate comprehensive readiness for entry into the professional field of respiratory care. (1,2,3,4,5,6)  
Objectives: Outcome #1
1. Engage in self-assessment activities to identify areas of strength and weakness.
2. Apply content and skills from each course.
3. Construct a personalized learning plan to improve weaknesses.

Outcome #2
4. Create a professional portfolio with documents, certifications, letters of recommendations, and a resume that illustrates workforce readiness.
5. Prepare a respiratory care presentation for the first year Respiratory Care Practitioner students.
6. Present the project to first year Respiratory Care Practitioner students.  
General Education Philosophy Connections: Communication Skills   Critical Thinking Skills and Problem Solving   Techniques of Inquiry   Technological Competency    
Key Assessments of Student Learning (check all that apply): Exams. Tests, Quizzes   Portfolio   Presentation    
Specify alternative (other) key assessments here:  
SUN Course?: No    
If yes, please provide the established SUN number:  
Is this an AGEC course: No    
Does this course transfer : No    
How does the course transfer?: N/A-- does not transfer    
ASU:  
NAU:  
UA:  
Department and/or AOI Meeting: Yes  

Document Document Name File Type
Review Document RES 204 course sequence - 2024-02-16 17:02:54 Etc/GMT application/excel