RC 265   Respiratory Care Program Capstone* (3 Hours)

Prerequisites : Admission to the Respiratory Care Program and RC 255 with a grade of "C" or higher and RC 271 with a grade of "C" or higher.

Corequisites: RC 272.

This course is designed as a cumulative experience to prepare students for employment and the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) examinations for the Registered Respiratory Therapist credential. In preparing for credential examination students will demonstrate knowledge and skill competency attainment expected of a skilled Respiratory Therapist. Exploration of subspecialty career options include home care, pulmonary rehabilitation and management. Students will be required to pass a comprehensive exam based on the current NBRC matrix for current board testing. Completed projects will document experiences and the knowledge base needed to assume the role of a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

Respiratory Care, AAS

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The Respiratory Care, AAS program prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to assist in developing respiratory care plans, administer respiratory care procedures, supervise personnel and equipment operation, maintain records, and consult with other health care team members. Includes instruction in the applied basic biomedical sciences; anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the respiratory system; clinical medicine; therapeutic procedures; clinical expressions; data collection and record-keeping; patient communication; equipment operation and maintenance; personnel supervision; and procedures for special population groups.