Integrating Service Learning into the Respiratory Therapy: Strategies for Meaningful Community Engagement
Service learning offers respiratory therapists a powerful approach for connecting learning with real-world community health needs. This presentation explores practices for incorporating service-learning experiences into respiratory therapy to enhance student learning, professional development, and community engagement. Participants will receive examples for designing, implementing, and assessing service-learning projects that align with program outcomes, continuing education, and community partnerships. Through practical examples and implementation strategies, attendees will gain tools to create meaningful learning experiences that benefit students, respiratory therapists, and the communities they serve.
Presenter: Jessica Fino, Ed.D., RRT, Associate Professor, Midwestern State University
Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM CST/1:00 PM EST - 1:00 PM CST/2:00 PM EST
Approved for 1.00 CRCE Hours.
SEMINAR OBJECTIVES
>Describe the key principles and benefits of service learning within respiratory therapy.
>Identify opportunities to incorporate service-learning activities into respiratory therapy education, skill development, and community engagement.