Graduates of this program will be able to:

• Incorporate theory, research, evidence and best practices to enhance respiratory care practice.

• Understand the function and organizational structure of the respiratory care department from a management perspective.

• Understand leadership principles as a leader or team member.

• Demonstrate techniques and strategies of teaching and learning of respiratory therapy utilized in various venues.

• Identify a variety of sleep and breathing disorders and exhibit a fundamental understanding of the application and interpretation of sleep studies in the diagnosis of related disorders.

• Apply critical thinking in the area of managing chronic disease and the impact healthcare professionals have on affecting positive patient population outcomes.

• Describe research methodology and design and their application to health science research and their application to everyday health care.

• Exhibit knowledge in specified areas of advanced respiratory care practice.

• Identify and analyze current contemporary issues in respiratory care and their impact on the profession and delivery of care.

• Understand relevant and current healthcare policy and delivery systems.

• Identify information management and information systems, technology and the human/technology interface utilized in professional healthcare practice.