Respiratory Care Program
Respiratory Therapist jobs expected to grow 21% by 2018*!
Respiratory therapists evaluate, treat and care for patients with breathing disorders. The treatments provided by a respiratory therapist help to provide relief to people with difficulty breathing or who cannot breathe on their own. Our Respiratory Care associate degree program provides students with the necessary skills to help patients with a wide range of breathing problems in different settings, including hospitals, physicians’ offices, laboratories, nursing facilities, home health care, and even retail rental firms that supply the needed equipment for home health care use. The Respiratory Therapist program leads to a career that has diverse opportunities, allowing you to find a position in an arena that suits your career goals as well as your personality. Receive the education and hands-on training needed to be a success. Here are some great reasons to consider the Respiratory Care program at Carrington College:
- Our program is designed to meet the strict standards set by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)*
- The program mixes formal classroom instruction with lab exercises and clinical experience, giving students a well-rounded education in respiratory care
- Preparation for the NBRC credentialing examination – the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) exam
- A dynamic and dedicated faculty who are completely devoted to helping you be successful in your career as a respiratory therapist
Our Respiratory Care program: your first step into an exciting, growing field
As a respiratory care practitioner, you would be treating patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders. This requires you to utilize not only very astute critical thinking skills but also that you showcase your ability to think independently. Another respiratory care practitioner responsibility is working with other health care professionals to help develop and implement care plans for patients. Our knowledgeable faculty is dedicated to helping you understand the educational materials, and honing your skills, to become a success in the respiratory care profession. Our Respiratory Care program is just the first step on your path to qualification. Graduates must also pass the NBRC CRT exam to gain the entry-level credential needed before they can qualify for state licensure.
Carrington College prepares students to take appropriate certification and licensure exams related to their individual majors. The College does not guarantee students will successfully pass these exams or be certified or licensed as a result of completing the program.
Once you’ve successfully completed the Carrington College Respiratory Care program, you should have the skills and the confidence to:
- Work with physicians and health care professionals to develop and modify patient care plans.
- Demonstrate your skills in diagnostic procedures and therapeutic treatments.
- Demonstrate your knowledge and critical thinking skills via patient examination, assessment and treatment recommendation.
- Demonstrate your proficiency in critical thinking and information management.
- Showcase your keen communication skills by working with patients of various ages, from all walks of life .
- Consider undertaking further study to qualify as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
Respiratory Care: A career you can breathe new life into
Being a Respiratory Therapist means that you can treat people with a wide range of respiratory conditions, like asthma, lung cancer, bronchitis and birth defects. And those are just a few. Your respiratory therapist training could also land you in positions treating trauma victims, surgery patients or working in educational and rehabilitation settings. There are many possibilities available to you as a Respiratory Therapist.
The number of available positions is on the rise. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of Respiratory Therapists is expected to grow by 21% from 2008 to 2018*; that’s much faster than the average for all occupations. As a percentage of the population reaches middle- and elderly ages, the rate of cardiopulmonary disease will likely increase as well. The need for skilled respiratory therapists is vital. Why wait? Breathe life into your new career today by contacting a Carrington College Admissions Representative. The sooner you contact a representative, the sooner you are affecting lives as a Respiratory Therapist.
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The Carrington College Respiratory Care program is available at our Mesa, AZ, Phoenix Westside, AZ, and Las Vegas, NV campuses. Program availability varies by location, and culminates in an Associate of Science degree in Respiratory Care.
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*U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition