FDTC respiratory care students score 100 percent first-time pass rate on board exams
The Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) Respiratory Care Program’s class of 2020 recently achieved a 100 percent first-time pass rate on their credentialing board exams.
The class, which consists of eight students, successfully passed the Therapist Multiple-Choice Exam and the Clinical Simulation Exam that are required to become a registered respiratory therapist.
The class of 2020 consisted of Danyelle Davis, La’chell Graham, Kelsey McCraken, Rebecca Sanchez, Clarissa Smith, Melissa Timmons, Brittaney Truslow and Danielle Valloric.
“I am beyond proud of this cohort,” said Respiratory Care Program Director LaKeisha Johnson. “They worked extremely hard to accomplish this goal and set a new standard for the program. They have secured jobs, and I am confident they will continue to set new standards by providing quality care.”
The Therapist Multiple-Choice Examination measures the student’s overall knowledge of the respiratory care field, and it is a prelude to the Clinical Simulation Examination, which certifies a respiratory therapist.
Respiratory therapists work closely with physicians and nurses in the treatment and diagnosis of various breathing disorders.
