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 The Respiratory Therapist
works closely with the physician and other members of
the health care team to provide the patient with effective
treatment of respiratory and cardiac disorders and includes
the use of life support equipment as well as emergency
and trauma intervention.
Most therapists are employed in the cardiopulmonary medicine
department of hospitals. Others are employed by oxygen
equipment rental companies, ambulance services, nursing
homes and industries.
The Respiratory Care Technology Program consists
of instruction in specialized courses in cardiac and respiratory
care in addition to concentrated study in the basic sciences,
mathematics, and communication skills. The program is
a combination of school-based classroom theory and laboratory
experience coordinated with clinical experiences in a
hospital setting and home care setting. Graduates are
qualified to take the national board examination in respiratory
care at the advanced level offered by the National Board
for Respiratory Care to become a Registered Respiratory
Therapist (RRT).
 The Dana F. Albert Scholarship is available to respiratory care
students. Contact the Financial Assistance Office for
more information.
Students are required to complete an applied associate
science degree in respiratory care in order to sit for
the board exams.
Pre-Admission
Conferences (Fall 2009)
Tuesday, April 15, 2008 (cancelled)
The next date for admission to the Respiratory Care
program will be August 2009. The
deadline for submission of all requested material will
be June 1, 2009. The next preadmission
conference will be scheduled for early 2009. Watch
this web page for the specific dates.
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