Respiratory Care - Long Island University - Brooklyn NY

Respiratory Care from Long Island University - Brooklyn NY is a Campus Bachelor Respiratory Care degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The four-year, 128-credit B.S. in Respiratory Care (also known as Respiratory Therapy), is designed to provide students with educational and clinical competence. It emphasizes comprehension, versatility and advanced clinical knowledge. The two-year, Pre-Professional Phase of the program consists of preparation in the basic sciences and in mathematics as well as the humanities and social sciences, providing students with a broad-based, liberal arts foundation. During the Professional Phase of the program ? usually years 3 and 4 ? students are engaged in the theoretical, practical and clinical aspects of adult, pediatric and neonatal respiratory care. They gain an in-depth knowledge of clinical science and its application in health care . Through classroom, laboratory and diverse clinical practicums, students develop the necessary knowledge, bedside skills and problem-solving abilities to serve the health needs of patients from premature newborns through the elderly. Thus, students are prepared to address both acute and chronic diseases that affect the cardiopulmonary system as well as trauma, sub-acute disease and public health issues ranging from asthma and disaster management to tuberculosis and emerging diseases, such as the H1N1. In addition, they learn about mechanical ventilatory support, the therapeutic use of medical gases and administration apparatus, environmental control systems, humidification, aerosols, medication, pulmonary rehabilitation, advanced cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, airway management, pulmonary function testing and hemodynamic monitoring. They also become grounded in disaster management and public health education. Those who successfully complete the program are eligible to take the national board examinations given by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). The B.S in Respiratory Care is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). It is registered with the New York State Department of Education. Graduates of this program demonstrate: Attitudes and characteristics essential to being an effective health care professional Abilities in identifying and dealing appropriately with ethical and professional clinical problems A commitment to continue their learning after graduation A desire to be a productive contributor to health care and to society as a respiratory care professional View more details on Long Island University - Brooklyn Campus . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Respiratory Care courses.