To prepare graduates with demonstrated competence in the cognitive (Knowledge), psychomotor (Skills), and affective(behavior) learning domains of respiratory care practice as performed by registered respiratory Therapists (RRTs).

The technical standards have been established through consideration by faculty and consultation with the following sources: The Vocational Rehabilitation Act; The Americans with Disabilities Act; Guide for Occupational Information; Dictionary of Occupational Titles; and the Occupational Skills Standards Project from the National Health Care Skills Standards Projects.   

1. Physical Demands: must display medium strength rating, per the Dictionary of Occupational Titles, recommends exert 20 to 50 pounds of force (occasionally: up to 1/3 of the time), and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently:  2/3 of the time, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly: 2/3 or more of the time to move objects.   
2. Motor Skills: Must possess sufficient motor function to elicit information from patients by palpation, auscultation, percussion, and other evaluation procedures. Must execute motor movements including the physical/dexterity strength to stand and ambulate and possess the physical/dexterity strength to lift and transfer patients. Candidates must also have the physical strength to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.   
3. Coordination: Procedures require coordination of both gross and fine muscular movements, equilibrium, and functional use of the senses touch and vision. Must have manual dexterity and engage in procedures involving grasping, pushing, pulling, holding, manipulating, extending and rotation.   
4. Sensory/Observational Skills: demonstrations and participates in laboratory experiments. Must be able to observe patients and obtain an appropriate medical history from the patient or guardian.  Requires functional use of vision, hearing, and other sensory modalities. Must have visual perception including depth and with clarity.   
5. Communication Skills:  must be able to communicate in English effectively and sensitively with patients.  In oral and hand-written form with faculty, allied health personnel, and peers in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings. Sensitive to multicultural and multilingual needs.  Must have the ability to complete reading assignments, search and evaluate literature, complete written assignments, maintain written records and complete assessment exercises. Must also use therapeutic communication, such as attending, clarifying, coaching, facilitating, and touching.   
6. Intellectual/Conceptual, Integrative, and Qualitative Skills: ability to measure, calculate, reason, analyze, and synthesize data. Problem solving and diagnosis, including obtaining, interpreting, and documenting data, are critical skills demanded of respiratory therapists. Allowing students to make proper assessments, sound judgments, prioritize therapeutic interventions, and measure and record outcomes. Must have computers skills for searching, recording, storing, and retrieving information.   
7. Behavioral/Social Skills and Professionalism: attributes of empathy, integrity, concern for others, interpersonal skills, interest, and motivation. Must have the emotional well-being required for use of their intellectual abilities, sound judgment, prompt completion of all responsibilities to the evaluation and care of patients, development of mature, sensitive, and effective relationships with patients. Must adapt to constantly changing environments, demonstrate flexibility, and function in uncertainty and stresses of the educational process and clinical problems of patients.   
8. Professional conduct and appearance, maintain confidentiality within the respiratory scope of practice. Must be assertive, delegate responsibilities appropriately, and function as part of a respiratory therapy team. Such abilities require skills necessary to meet deadlines and manage time.  

NCK Tech is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, ancestry, disability, military status, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. Further, it is the policy of the college to prohibit harassment (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) of students and employees. Any person having inquiries concerning the college’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504, and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act is directed to the VP of Student and Instructional Services (Section 504/ADA Compliance Officer and Title VI, Title VII, & Title IX Compliance Officer) at (785)7389055, cisbell@ncktc.edu, or PO Box 507, 3033 US Hwy 24, Beloit, KS 67420.    

NCK Tech is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, ancestry, disability, military status, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.

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Director of Clinical Education: Damien Beilman

• Program # 200680   NCK TECH is currently in the process of seeking CoARC accreditation for a respiratory care program. However, NCK TECH can provide no assurance that accreditation will be granted by the CoARC.

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