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Reflections on a Respiratory Therapy Postgraduate Certificate Program in Chile
Eduardo Kattan1, Roque Basoalto1,2,3, Jaime Retamal1,4,5
1Departamento de Medicina Intensiva del Adulto, Facultad de Medicina.
ATS Scholar
|January 17, 2025
Summary
Chile established a Respiratory Therapy Postgraduate Certificate to train critical care professionals. This program addresses healthcare workforce shortages and adapts to national geographical and pandemic-related challenges.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Critical Care Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Healthcare disparities exist in Chile, with critical care concentrated in Santiago.
- The 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic highlighted educational gaps in respiratory support.
- A need for skilled professionals in respiratory therapy for critically ill patients was identified.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the design and outcomes of the Respiratory Therapy Postgraduate Certificate program.
- To detail educational innovations enabling adaptation to geographical and pandemic challenges.
- To identify future challenges in critical care education in Chile.
Main Methods:
- Development of a postgraduate certificate program focused on respiratory support.
- Implementation of educational strategies to overcome geographical barriers.
- Adaptation of curriculum and delivery for the COVID-19 pandemic.
Main Results:
- The program successfully trained healthcare professionals in respiratory support.
- Educational innovations facilitated remote learning and wider reach.
- The curriculum was adapted to address emerging critical care needs.
Conclusions:
- The Respiratory Therapy Postgraduate Certificate is an effective intervention for critical care education in Chile.
- Programmatic adaptations were crucial for addressing national healthcare needs.
- Future efforts should focus on sustaining and expanding critical care training programs.
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