Respiratory Care Program
The 星空无限传媒 Respiratory Care Program (#200084) is accredited by the (CoARC). Located in Building E, The 星空无限传媒 Respiratory Care Program holds the Distinguished RRT Credentialing Success Award. CoARC accredits respiratory therapy education programs in the United States. To achieve this end, it utilizes an 鈥榦utcomes based鈥 process. Programmatic outcomes are performance indicators that reflect the extent to which the educational goals of the program are achieved and by which program effectiveness is documented. Information regarding program outcomes can be found at .
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Respiratory Care Program at 星空无限传媒 is designed to train the student for a career as a respiratory therapist. It is a two-year course of study (spanning four semesters and including two summer sessions) leading to the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree. Graduates are eligible for nationally recognized certification and registration through the , and for licensure by the
To be eligible for admission to the Respiratory Care Program, candidates must meet academic requirements and technical standards, must be legally eligible for employment and licensure in the United States at the time of application, must be of 鈥済ood moral character鈥 as defined in the New York State Education Law as applicable to the profession of Respiratory Care and must pass a criminal background check.
The Respiratory Care curriculum is a balance of courses in the liberal arts and basic sciences, as well as more specialized technical and clinical courses. Clinical, laboratory and classroom training is structured to provide a comprehensive understanding of modern respiratory care techniques. Graduates are trained in diagnostic and therapeutic techniques for adult, pediatric and neonatal patients, and upon graduation are prepared to work in all areas of the field, including intensive-critical-emergency care, general respiratory care and rehabilitation and home care for cardiopulmonary patients. Opportunities for professional advancement at the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree level are available.
