Respiratory Care - Springfield Technical Community College

Respiratory Care from Springfield Technical Community College is a Campus Associate Respiratory Care degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Respiratory Care is a health specialty involved in the treatment, management, diagnosis and care of patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunction. The respiratory care practitioner is an expert in the use of therapeutic gases, ventilatory support, bronchopulmonary drainage, breathing exercises, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, aerosol administration, hyperinflation therapy , medications, humidification, and maintenance of natural, artificial, and mechanical airways. Respiratory care practitioners are also involved in diagnostic testing, monitoring, treatment, education, sales, and research. These include the measurement of lung volumes, pressures, flows, blood gas analysis, electrocardiograms, stress testing, sleep studies, smoking cessation, pulmonary rehabilitation, and asthma management. Respiratory care offers the chance to work closely with patients and other health care practitioners in a career which is both personally and financially rewarding. The graduate practitioner will find a health care system that is changing and expanding. In many areas of the health care system, a multi-skilled practitioner will be needed. The graduate respiratory care practitioner will be this person. While the greater number of graduates work in hospitals or hold teaching positions, the future undoubtedly will see openings in industry, rehabilitation centers, home care companies, nursing homes, health maintenance organizations, and individual businesses. Respiratory Care Program Goals Upon completion of the program, the graduate will be a competent advanced-level Respiratory Care Practitioner. Will demonstrate professional behavior consistent with employer expectations as advanced-level Respiratory Care Practitioners. Demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply, and evaluate clinical information relevant to their roles as advanced-level Respiratory Care Practitioners. Master the technical proficiency in the skills necessary to fulfill their roles as advanced-level Respiratory Care Practitioners. Have been taught to be critical thinkers because of their educative experience with Human Patient Simulators. Demonstrate the ability to promote a team approach to patient care and interact with all health-care workers. Will be encouraged to further their professional development by continuing education, conducting research, and being a member of the American Association of Respiratory Care . Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. View more details on Springfield Technical Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Respiratory Care courses.