Respiratory Care Program Goals

Respiratory Care Program Goals:
To prepare competent Respiratory Therapists in the cognitive, psychomotor and affective learning domains. The program will ensure an appropriate sequence of classroom, laboratory, and clinical activities consistent with training appropriate for the AAS degree level Respiratory Therapist.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Develop therapeutic goals for respiratory therapy appropriate for patient care.
2. Perform patient care in a clinical setting in accordance with AARC(American Association of Respiratory Care) guidelines for patient care (GPCs).
3. Meet or exceed the minimum expectations of the NBRC certification examinations for a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
4. Demonstrate professional behavior in the field of respiratory care.