Respiratory Therapist - Northland Community and Technical College

Respiratory Therapist from Northland Community and Technical College is a Campus Associate Respiratory Care degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Program Description As a Respiratory Therapist you can hold an exciting position on the health care team. Under the supervision of a physician, the Respiratory Therapist is responsible for oxygen and gas therapy , care of patients with cardiopulmonary problems including cardiopulmonary arrest, delivery of aerosolized medication, chest physiotherapy, obtaining and analyzing arterial blood gas specimens, pulmonary function testing, maintenance of patients in need of mechanical ventilators, and education of patients and families. University of Minnesota-Crookston offers students the opportunity to transfer into designated baccalaureate programs; Bachelor of Science in Technical Studies (Empahsis Respiratory Care), or in Applied Management-Health Management. Employment Opportunities The graduate of the AAS in Respiratory Care will be eligible, as required by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), to take first the entry Level exam, followed by the advanced level examination to be credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Both levels require national credentialing examinations to earn the credentials of Certified or Registered respectively. Demand for the Respiratory Care Practitioner is very high, with a nationwide projected increase of over 50%. Program Learner Outcomes 1. Student will communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and colleagues based upon respect for the dignity and work of each person. 2. Student will apply principles of basic sciences to the required duties and skills in the practice of respiratory care. 3. Student will perform safely and accurately, entry-level clinical tasks in a structured health care setting. 4. Student will perform job duties within existing ethical and legal parameter for healthcare professionals. 5. Student will exhibit professional characteristics, behaviors, and attitudes appropriate to scope of practice for respiratory care practitioners. 6. Student will perform accurate and efficient patient assessments according to policies and procedures required of respiratory care practitioner professionals. 7. Student will accurately interpret and integrate patient data. 8. Student will apply safety and infection control measures to patient care at all times in the classroom, lab, and clinic or hospital setting. View more details on Northland Community and Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Respiratory Care courses.