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A New Paradigm for Respiratory Care Education

Navigate 2 Essentials Respiratory Care is a comprehensive, online 10-course curriculum that uniquely prepares students for a rewarding career as a Respiratory Therapist. Learn more about all 10 courses.

Navigate 2 Essentials Respiratory Care: Foundations of Respiratory Care is one of the 10 online courses in the Navigate Respiratory Care curriculum. This course introduces the students to the basic science they will need to function as respiratory therapists. The course starts with the metric system—the measurement system of health care—and continues through math and physics. The physical and mechanical laws that form the foundation of respiratory care are examined in detail. Lastly, chemistry, microbiology, and research and statistics round out the foundational science needed in the respiratory care program.

Course Features

• Course objectives align to the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) matrix for the new Therapist Multiple Choice (TMC) Examination certification exams
• Authoritative and interactive content is instructionally designed using best practices from Bloom’s Taxonomy and adult learning theory with a focus on developing cognitive intelligence and practical skills needed for success in clinical practice
• Student assessments, interactive activities, and remediation help improve outcomes
• Course management tools help instructors save time and monitor student progress

Benefits

• Easily adaptable for instructor-led courses taught on-ground, online, or in hybrid formats
• Each course can be adopted independently, or adopted as a complete curriculum solution
• All courseware can be used with or without an optional print textbook, depending on course needs
• Improve institutional retention, persistence, and student outcomes at less cost than with traditional textbook models