Respiratory Care - Chattanooga State Technical Community College

Respiratory Care from Chattanooga State Technical Community College is a Campus Associate Respiratory Care degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Respiratory therapists are an important part of the health care team who work under the direction of a physician. They work with patients of every age who suffer with breathing problems. Those people include premature babies, heart attack and accident victims, post-surgery patients and those with chronic lung diseases such as asthma, emphysema and cystic fibrosis. These patients may need to receive oxygen or breathing medications and treatments. Respiratory therapists are also an important part of the hospital's emergency team which performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Patients who can't breathe well enough on their own are placed on mechanical ventilators, which are monitored and operated by therapists in intensive care units. Therapists may also work with chronic lung patients in rehabilitation programs or in nursing homes. Other therapists may work in diagnostic departments where they measure lung volumes of patients to determine if there is abnormal function. Mission/Goals 1. Deliver high-quality educational programs and services that provide knowledge, skills, cultural awareness, and attitudes needed to experience prosperous and rewarding lives. 2. Contribute to the economic well-being of the regions served through workforce development and partnerships with business industry. a. Prepare graduates who will be employed in jobs related to their educational preparation. b. Prepare competent workers to meet the needs of employers. View more details on Chattanooga State Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Respiratory Care courses.