Date of Award
2026
Document Type
Thesis
First Advisor
Whitney Paige Martin
Abstract
Background: Rapid Cycle Deliberate Practice (RCDP) simulation has emerged as an innovative approach to strengthening confidence among healthcare learners and professionals. Grounded in Kolb’s Experiential Learning Theory, RCDP emphasizes structured repetition, immediate feedback, and skill refinement through cycles of performance, reflection, and reapplication.
Methods: Senior-level respiratory therapy students participated in either a traditional cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) simulation or an RCDP CPR simulation as part of their scheduled coursework. After completing the simulation, students participated in a post‑simulation survey, and scores were compared between the two groups.
Results: Confidence was evident across both simulation methods, and students indicated increased self‑confidence following completion of either approach.
Conclusion: These findings indicate that both simulation approaches were effective in enhancing student confidence in CPR performance, reinforcing their value within respiratory therapy education.
Recommended Citation
Ashley, Heather, "Increasing Confidence of Respiratory Therapy Students in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Using Rapid Cycle Deliberate Practice" (2026). Theses. 62.
https://roar.una.edu/theses/62
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