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CSE Tips (Free Course)

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  • 24 Lessons

Take our free course to learn essential tips, insights, and strategies to pass the Clinical Simulation Exam (CSE) on your first (or next) attempt.

What's Inside the Course?

This free course provides a comprehensive guide to the Clinical Simulation Exam (CSE), designed specifically for respiratory therapy students who are ready to earn their RRT credentials.

You’ll learn exam strategies, scenario-based decision-making, critical thinking techniques, and tips for mastering Information Gathering (IG) and Decision-Making (DM). Key topics include ventilator management, ABG interpretation, airway emergencies, and patient assessment.

Through detailed lessons, real-world clinical scenarios, and expert study tips, this course will help you build confidence, improve clinical reasoning, and maximize your chances of passing the CSE on your first (or next) attempt.

Introduction

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    CSE Exam Basics

      CSE Exam Tips

      Understand the Unique Exam Format
        Think Like a Clinician
          Master Information Gathering vs. Decision-Making
            Use the “Most Appropriate Action” Mindset
              Always Reassess After Interventions
                Think Through the Entire Patient Journey
                  Avoid Overordering Tests and Interventions
                    Pay Attention to Timing and Sequencing
                      Understand When to Escalate or De-Escalate Care
                        Anticipate Common Clinical Scenarios
                          Learn to Interpret Trends
                            Practice Active Decision-Making
                              Use a Step-by-Step Approach
                                Master Ventilator Alarm Troubleshooting
                                  Be Selective with Diagnostic Testing
                                    Understand and Apply Weaning Protocols
                                      Prioritize Airway Management in Critical Scenarios
                                        Use Differential Diagnosis to Guide Your Decisions
                                          Utilize a Pre-Exam Routine
                                            Learn How to Boost Your Score
                                              Stay Persistent and Never Give Up

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