Respiratory Care - Goodwin College

Respiratory Care from Goodwin College is a Campus Associate Respiratory Care degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The objective of the Respiratory Care Associate Degree Program is to prepare graduates who are qualified and eligible to take the entry-level examination and the advanced practitioner level examination for Respiratory Care Practitioners given by the National Board of Respiratory Care and to assume entry-level positions as competent respiratory care practitioners. Upon completion of the program and licensure, graduates will have the necessary skills and knowledge to secure employment as registry-eligible respiratory care practitioners. Students interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Health Science can apply the majority of their credits towards these degrees. Program Outcomes Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to: 1. Demonstrate proficiency as a respiratory care practitioner, as described by the National Board of Respiratory Care and the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care; 2. Assist physicians in diagnosis, management, and treatment of patients affected by cardiopulmonary disorders; 3. Demonstrate the ability to apply and evaluate information relevant to his/her role as a respiratory care practitioner; 4. Demonstrate technical proficiency in all skills necessary to fulfill the role as a respiratory care practitioner; 5. Demonstrate professional behaviors consistent with employer expectations for a respiratory care practitioner; and 6. Demonstrate basic competencies in alternate care sites (i.e., homecare, rehabilitation centers, and long-term mechanical ventilator centers). View more details on Goodwin College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Respiratory Care courses.