Introduction
Program Overview
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.
Program at a glance
Degree Type: A.A.S.
Credits: 78
Location:
East Grand Forks, Online
Laptop Requirement:
Required
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CAREER OUTLOOK
Future career information.
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 Respiratory Care Practitioners is very high, with a nationwide projected increase of over 50%.
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