Study Skills with Caitlyn and Stacy

In this episode, guest speakers and 2nd year students, Caitlyn Heistermann and Stacey Sampley share their expertise and advice for studying in respiratory therapy school. Topics in this podcast include:

• Incorporating different study strategies throughout RT school

• Use of PowerPoints and slides for initial study

• Discussions for critical thinking development

• Memorization vs critical thinking and when to use each

• Caitlyn and Stacey demonstrate a discussion that takes a basic concept into a deeper understanding that allows for critical thinking

• The importance of having a study partner or group for development of critical thinking • Self-guided learning to increase personal knowledge base

• Importance of asking questions to gain clarity