Overview Learn the therapeutic use of medical gases and related equipment, humidifiers, aerosols and other environmental control systems. Receive instruction in medication, ventilatory support, bronchopulmonary drainage, rehabilitation, airway management and long-term and 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. 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. |
