Overview Always in need of qualified practitioners, Respiratory Care is an allied health specialty used under medical direction in evaluation, treatment and care of patients with cardiopulmonary problems. Learn the therapeutic use of medical gases and related equipment, humidifiers, aerosols and other environmental control systems. You will also receive instruction in medication, ventilatory support, bronchopulmonary drainage, rehabilitation, airway management and long-term home care. Students receive both classroom instruction and clinical experience. The clinical portion of the program is held at various local hospitals and agencies. In the clinical sessions, you have the opportunity to apply what you have learned in the classroom to actual patients and equipment. Respiratory Therapists in Wisconsin and many other states are licensed professionals. The Respiratory Therapist program is accredited by: Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) 1248 Harwood Rd Bedford, TX 76021-4244 817.283.2835 www.coarc.com Travel for this program is required. The Respiratory Therapist program has credit transfer agreements with UW-Stout, Capella University, Franklin University, Silver Lake University, St. Joseph's College, Maine and Upper Iowa University. The Respiratory Therapist program is an Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS) and offered at MSTC's Marshfield campus. |
