Respiratory Care - Cuyahoga Community College

Respiratory Care from Cuyahoga Community College is a Campus Associate Respiratory Care degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Assess the cardiopulmonary system, assist in the treatment of cardiopulmonary impairment, evaluate treatment effectiveness and actively care for patients of all ages with deficiencies or abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. Opportunities exist for specialization within the profession in the areas of critical care, homecare, neonatal/pediatrics, education, pulmonary function testing and management as a licensed professional in respiratory care . The individual will, under the supervision of a physician, actively participate in the development of patient care plans, diagnostic testing and in the decision making process regarding the care and treatment of patients. Employment is primarily in hospitals but extends to home care, skilled nursing facilities, education and management. This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following program outcomes: 1. Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior. 2. Assess, evaluate, interpret and prioritize clinical, therapeutic and mechanical patient data to ensure appropriate outcomes. 3. Teach, document and communicate therapy with patients, families and all medical personnel, following medical protocols. 4. Employ personal safe work methods and practice Universal Precautions in clinical and non-clinical settings. 5. Perform procedures used to diagnose and treat cardiopulmonary patients for all age groups. View more details on Cuyahoga Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Respiratory Care courses.