College Certificate - Pre-Health Sciences - Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees (PHS2S) (St. Thomas) & Advanced College Diploma - Respiratory Therapy (RST4) (London)
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Last updated: 29/10/2024
About College Certificate - Pre-Health Sciences - Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees (PHS2S) (St. Thomas) & Advanced College Diploma - Respiratory Therapy (RST4) (London)
College Certificate - Pre-Health Sciences - Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees (PHS2S) (St. Thomas):
The Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees program provides students with the opportunity to study subject areas relevant to health career programs at Fanshawe College and to instill an appreciation of the professional roles, responsibilities and academic requirements of health care disciplines.
The goal of the program is to prepare students for their chosen health career program. Students will be prepared to enter other programs within the School of Health Sciences or pursue their education at other institutions.
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- examine biological concepts, processes and systems of the human body, including genetics and epigenetics, as well as the structure, function and properties of the molecules of life, cells, tissues and organ systems in relation to homeostasis, physical development and health.
- examine concepts, processes and systems of chemistry, including atomic and molecular structure; quantities in chemical reactions; solutions and solubility; acids and bases; as well as organic chemistry and biochemistry in relation to health and the human body.
- solve numeric problems and interpret data related to health sciences and other science-related fields using mathematical concepts, including algebra and probability, along with descriptive and inferential statistics.
- use health sciences and other science-related language and terminology appropriately to communicate clearly, concisely, and correctly in written, spoken, and visual forms.
- prepare a personal strategy and plan for academic, career and professional development in the health sciences or other science-related fields.
- investigate health sciences and science-related questions, problems and evidence using the scientific method.
- examine fundamental physics laws and concepts and their application to health sciences and other science-related fields.
Advanced College Diploma - Respiratory Therapy (RST4) (London): Respiratory Therapy is a three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma program where students learn cardiopulmonary anatomy, chemistry, theory, pharmacology, pathophysiology, and more. This program is taught in a brand new clinical lab by experts in the field. Graduates will be able to perform diagnostic tests such as pulmonary function, cardiac stress and sleep behaviour.
This three-year, advanced diploma program follows a curriculum approved by the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO), the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CRST) and the National Alliance of Respiratory Therapy Regulatory Bodies (NARTRB), and is accredited nationally through Accreditation Canada.
Graduates of the program must undertake a nationally recognized certification exam in order to make application for credentialing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO), or to other Regulators within Canada, dependent upon where they desire to practice.
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- provide cardio-respiratory care in compliance with relevant legislation, professional standards, codes of ethics and practice setting policies and procedures.
- use preventive measures that contribute to a culture of patient and employee health and safety within a range of practice settings.
- establish and maintain therapeutic relationships and communicate in a culturally sensitive manner with diverse patients/clients* and their families to support cardio-respiratory health.
- collaborate with patients/clients and members of the inter-professional health care team to optimize cardio-respiratory health and well-being.
- assess and interpret relevant diagnostic and patient information when treating patients/clients who are experiencing a range of cardio-respiratory conditions.
- develop patient’s/client’s plan of care in collaboration with patients/clients and health care team members by identifying priorities, establishing goals and determining interventions to support optimal cardio-respiratory outcomes.
- select, implement, evaluate and modify therapeutic cardio-respiratory interventions to provide evidence-based, patient-centered care in a range of practice settings.
- develop, implement and evaluate cardio-respiratory related learning plans in collaboration with patients/clients, families and health care team members to support client independence and self-management.
- complete written and electronic documentation of patient/client care to meet legal, organizational and professional requirements.
- read, interpret and participate in research and use relevant evidence-based findings to inform and guide respiratory therapy practice.
- engage in reflective practice and ongoing professional development activities to maintain and enhance competence in the field of respiratory therapy.
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