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