Assignment

QUESTION 1

What do you think the Respiratory Therapist of the Future should look like (education level, duties) and why do you think this would be beneficial for the health care community as a whole?

QUESTION 2

During class we investigated what it is like to work as an RT in other countries. We discussed the UK health model and the US health model. Briefly describe the difference between the two (i.e. who performs the duties of an RT in the UK model vs US model).

QUESTION 3

What steps do you have to take to work as a Respiratory Therapist in Ohio once you graduate here on May 7th?

QUESTION 4

In class we investigated what the licensing process is in other states. Which state has no licensing requirement? For those states that do require a license, name 4 documents that need to be submitted to gain licensure.

QUESTION 5

What is one leadership trait that you think is most important and why?

QUESTION 6

Why do you think it's important to develop a system for establishing RT workloads?

QUESTION 7

Explain the difference between a HMO, a PPO, and a POS health insurance plan.

QUESTION 8

When it's time to choose a health insurance policy, what features or costs of the various options will you prioritize and why?