RESC 6922 A02: Special Topics in Resp Care

RESC 6922 - Special Topics in Respiratory Care

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A02, CRN 43799,

Credit hours: 3

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Instructor

Kelly Colwell

Email: klcolwell@ysu.edu

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Professor: Dr Kelly L. Colwell EdD, MRC, RRT, RRT-NPS, CPFT, AE-C, FNAP, FAARC

Associate Professor, Program Director Respiratory Care

EdD, Doctor of Education, Education leadership, Youngstown State University, 2017

MRC, Master of Respiratory Care, Youngstown State University, 2013

BSAS, Bachelors, Bachelor of Science in Applied Science (Respiratory care) Youngstown State University, 1999

Diploma, Respiratory Care, Thiel college Greenville, Pa, 1985

Office: Cushwa hall suite 1155

Phone: 330-941-2631

Email: klcolwell@ysu.edu

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Course Description

6922. Special Topics in Respiratory Care. Special topics for a focused study on problems, issues, or concerns that relate to respiratory care leadership. Prereq.: None. 3 s.h.

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
No Textbook is required for this course

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

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Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of Reading(s) Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
8/24 RESC 6922 Project Overview and Options.pptx
Review Syllabus
Independent study Submit your project proposal by end of week 1
Submit your discussion post and respond to classmates in a professional manner by end of week 1
8/31 Colect Independent Study materials for referencingNone Independent study
9/7 Student curated professional resources (AARC, NBRC, CoARC, etc.) as well as related current literature needed to complete proposed independent curriculum. Maintain a strict focus on your approved project
Review module learning materials for referencing professional
organizations and materials that you may need or your project
Complete discussion post detailing your independent study projects progress
Respond to classmates in a professional courteous manner
9/14 Continue to develop and collect literature for your project Maintain a strict focus on your approved project
Review module learning materials for referencing professional
organizations and materials that you may need or your project
Complete discussion post detailing your independent study projects progress
Respond to classmates in a professional courteous manner
9/21 The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) RRT exam (n.d.) If you choose this topic, you must take the exam by the end of Module 3/Week 6. Maintain focus on your project
begin to develop your final milestone write up
Complete your discussion post and respond to classmates in a professional manner
Upload your completed independent study project by end of week 6
9/28 Literature develop for your project Maintain focus on your project
begin to develop your final milestone write up
Upload your completed independent study project by end of week 6
10/5 Student curated professional resources (AARC, NBRC, CoARC, etc.) as well as related current literature needed to complete proposed independent curriculum. APA citation and formatting Create a reflection of your independent study project Complete your discussion post and respond to classmates by mid-week 7

The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.