Respiratory Therapy - Platt College - Los Angeles CA

Respiratory Therapy from Platt College - Los Angeles CA is a Campus Associate Respiratory Care degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Platt College?s Respiratory Therapy program prepares graduates to pursue careers in Respiratory Therapy, a dynamic specialty area in the rapidly-expanding health care field. Upon successful completion of foundational coursework and a clinical externship, graduates of the program are awarded an Associate of Science degree in Respiratory Therapy and are eligible to take both entry level (CRT) and advanced level (RRT) credentialing exams through the National Board for Respiratory Care. In a typical day as a Respiratory Therapist , you might: Assist physicians in diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with cardio-pulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities Measure critical lung functions Monitor heart functions Treat newborns, trauma victims, drowning victims, and patients suffering from asthma, bronchitis, coronary heart disease, emphysema, and pneumonia. View more details on Platt College - Los Angeles . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Respiratory Care courses.