Published : 10/16/2024, Category : Educational ; By Al Quinones, DHA, MA, RRT, RPFT, AE-C and Brenda De Aza Santana, BS, RRT, AE-C · Understanding the regional impact of asthma in Long Island, New York, the Respiratory Therapy department of Mercy Hospital recently developed a first-of-its-kind Asthma Self-Management Training (ASMT) program within Catholic Health Services of Long Island (CHSLI). The program successfully identifies and provides training and support to pediatric and adult asthmat...
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What Respiratory Therapists Do ; Provide emergency care, such as artificial respiration, external cardiac massage, or assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation. ; Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, or blood chemistry changes, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur. ; Set up and operate devices, such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, or aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
The RRT credential is nationally recognized as the “standard of excellence” for respiratory care professionals. The examinations for the RRT credential objectively and uniformly measure essential knowledge, skills and abilities required of advanced respiratory therapists. The NBRC evaluates the competency of respiratory therapists and ensures that graduates of accredited respiratory care education programs have every opportunity to earn the RRT credential. It is in high demand nationwide, an...
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Degrees/Options : Associates of Applied Science, Length : 18 months, Locations : Crown Point, Fort Wayne, Hybrid, Online
Respiratory therapists graduate from a three- or four-year education program. Typically, three-year programs culminate in a diploma or advanced diploma, and four-year programs culminate in a degree. The education programs which prepare students for entry-to-practice are offered by community colleges and universities. Respiratory Therapy education programs include a didactic (theory) component using a combination of classroom-based activities and labs, and a clinical component which occurs in res...
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Format: In person on the Armstrong Campus in Savannah Credit Hours: 130 · The application window is now open for the Respiratory Therapy program. Students must apply to Georgia Southern University and complete the Allied Health Centralized Application Service (AHCAS) Application. Applications are open until filled. Major in respiratory therapy and take the first step toward working on the front lines of heart and lung conditions as a credentialed respiratory therapist. As a respiratory therapi...