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PMID: 22153135 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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OBJECTIVE: Information and opinions were sought on the need for graduating and practicing respiratory therapists to obtain 66 competencies necessary for practice in 2015 and beyond, the required length of respiratory care programs, the educational needs of practicing therapists, current and future workforce positions, and the appropriate credential needed by graduating therapists. METHODS: Survey responses from respiratory therapy department directors or managers (RTDMs) are the basis of this report. After pilot testing and refining the questions, a self-administered internet based AARC endorsed survey was used to gather information from 2,368 individuals designated as RTDMs in the AARC membership list as of May 2010. RESULTS: A total of 663 valid survey responses (28.0%) were received. On average, the vacancy rate of surveyed hospitals was only 0.81 FTE. Responses by directors on 66 competencies described in the Second 2015 conference as needed by graduate and practicing respiratory therapists, indicated 90% agreement on 42, between 50% and 90% agreement on 19, and <50% agreement on 5competencies. There was no consensus among directors on the academic preparation of new graduates with 245 (36.8%) indicating a preference for a baccalaureate or masters degree, 243 (36.7%) indicating a preference for an associate degree and 176 (26.5%) indicating no preference. There were 270 (41.8%) respondents that indicated that a baccalaureate or masters degree in respiratory therapy should be required to qualify for a license to deliver respiratory care. The survey indicates that 523 (81.2%) of directors are in favor of the RRT credential being required to practice in 2015 and beyond. CONCLUSION: There was good agreement that graduate and practicing therapists should obtain the vast majority of the 66 competencies surveyed and that the entry level credential should be the RRT. Similar numbers of managers favored an entry-level BS degree as favored an AS degree. |
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Robert M Kacmarek; Thomas A Barnes; Charles G Durbin |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2011-12-6 |
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Title: Respiratory care Volume: - ISSN: 0020-1324 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2011 Dec |
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Created Date: 2011-12-13 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7510357 Medline TA: Respir Care Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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