Program Overview
The Respiratory Care program prepares you to recognize and treat respiratory disorders in patients of all ages. You will be trained to work with newborn babies having a rough start at life, children with asthma and trauma, and adults with heart and lung complications. You will gain the knowledge and skills to perform:
- Patient assessments
- Breathing treatments
- Lung clearance techniques
- Airway care
- Breathing tube insertion
- Blood draws
- Ventilator management
- Medical record documentation
- Sleep studies
- Electrocardiograms
- Pulmonary function tests
Hands-On Learning Opportunities
Certification
Graduates are eligible to take the national examination for licensure, which is required to practice in any state. A social security number is required in order to take exams and apply for licensure.
You will earn certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
Accreditation
The Respiratory Care program, 200457, Associate of Applied Science, is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care.
Programmatic Outcomes Data