Respiratory Care - Naugatuck Valley Community College

Respiratory Care from Naugatuck Valley Community College is a Campus Associate Respiratory Care degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Learning is planned as a progression of increasing complexity. Therefore, in order for a student to progress to the next semester, a minimum grade of ?C? is required in all respiratory courses. BIO*H211 and BIO*H212 must be completed with a grade of ?C? or better before a student can progress to the second year of the program. Respiratory courses must be taken in the designated sequence. Electives and other core courses may be taken prior to the designated semester. Students must achieve a ?C? or better in all required courses including respiratory , science and general education courses. Graduates of the program will be eligible to take the Entry Level Examination and the Advanced Practitioner Level Examination for Respiratory Therapy Practitioners given by the National Board of Respiratory Care after graduation. Program Outcomes: Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to: 1. Demonstrate proficiency as a respiratory therapist , as described by the National Board for 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 therapist. 4. Demonstrate technical proficiency in all skills necessary to fulfill the role as a respiratory therapist . 5. Demonstrate professional behaviors consistent with employer expectations for a respiratory therapist. 6. Demonstrate basic competencies in alternate care sites. View more details on Naugatuck Valley Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Respiratory Care courses.