Respiratory Care - Essex County College

Respiratory Care from Essex County College is a Campus Associate Respiratory Care degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Why major in Respiratory Care? Respiratory therapists are health care specialists who participate in the diagnosis, treatment, management, education, and preventive care of patients with disorders of the cardiopulmonary system. They work in hospitals, caring for patients on medical and surgical wards, in emergency rooms, in neonatal, adult, and cardiac intensive care units, and in outpatient departments. They also provide care in patients' homes, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities. Experienced therapists with advanced education qualify for teaching positions or managerial jobs in areas such as equipment sales and marketing. The program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to: Take the entry and registry examinations offered by the National Board for Respiratory Care, and obtain the New Jersey State Board of Respiratory Care license; Obtain and analyze physiological specimens; Interpret physiological data; Perform tests and studies of the cardiopulmonary system; Identify medical gases and environmental control systems; Perform mechanical ventilator support; Perform oxygen therapy , humidification, and aerosol therapy; Administer artificial airway care; Perform bronchopulmonary hygiene; Utilize pharmacological agents related to respiratory care procedures; Assist in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and hemodynamic cardiovascular support; Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation; Educate patients and family on the disease process, medical therapy, and self-help; and Promote cardiopulmonary wellness and disease prevention measures. View more details on Essex County College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Respiratory Care courses.