Program Overview

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Radford University Program Details

Course Information

The course title is Departmental Management for the Respiratory Therapist, with the course number RETH 470. This course is worth 4 credits.

Prerequisites

The prerequisites for this course are:

• STAT 130
• HSCI 300

Course Description

This course provides a comprehensive overview of techniques and procedures that promote effective departmental management and leadership within the respiratory therapy field. Evidence-based managerial practices are reviewed and analyzed.

Detailed Description of Content

The course covers the following topics:

• Communication networks and strategies in managerial decision making
• Economic principles of departmental functions
• Data related to departmental outcomes
• Analytical approaches to managerial and departmental issues
• Review of literature related to managerial practices

Detailed Description of Conduct

The course is conducted through:

• Lectures (via D2L)
• Case Studies
• Required Readings/Textbook
• Recommended/Supplemental Readings
• Class and Small Group Discussions
• Presentations
• Online Videos

Goals and Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will:

1. Examine the roles of communication networks and strategies in managerial decision making
2. Develop conceptual skills in the application of economic principles to departmental functions
3. Evaluate data related to departmental outcomes
4. Demonstrate analytical approaches to managerial and departmental issues
5. Conduct systematic reviews of literature related to managerial practices

Program Outcomes

The program outcomes include:

1. Demonstrate critical thinking skills with a comprehensive knowledge base (cognitive skills) by assessing the patient's condition, developing a plan of treatment, and modifying that treatment as needed so that safe and quality cardio-respiratory therapy is given.
2. Demonstrate ethical, caring, and culturally competent behaviors (affective skills) toward the patient, family members, and other members of the healthcare team.
3. Demonstrate effective professional communication.
4. Integrate health promotion and disease prevention strategies into current healthcare practice while focusing on quality and cost-effective protocols.
5. Use empirical, evidence-based literature to support decisions within the scientific field.
6. Pursue graduate education in education, management, research, and other healthcare-related fields.

Assessment Measures

The assessment measures for this course include:

• Voice Thread Discussions/Involvement
• Quizzes
• Assignments
• Recorded Presentation
• Paper
• Final Exam

Review and Approval

This course was reviewed and approved on March 01, 2021.