There are also many opportunities for advancement within the field of Respiratory Therapy. Admittance to the Respiratory Therapy Program is through an application process.
Program information, admission criteria details, and applications can be found at the Respiratory Therapy program website. Additional elective course work may be necessary to meet the unit minimum requirement for the associate degree.
Note: All courses pertaining to the major must be taken in sequence for a letter grade. In addition, a grade of "C" or better is required for all core courses used for the degree. Send Page to Printer. Foothill College Catalog Academic Catalog Toggle menu. ENGL 1A. Close this window Print Options. Send Page to Printer Print this page. MATH CHEM Due to the uncertainty of the Covid pandemic, the experience is a bit different this year. Also, I love forming lasting friendships with my students, and learning about their successes after they leave my class.
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Foothill College Promise. Earn a Degree or Certificate. Earn a Degree or Certificate We offer 79 associate degrees, certificates and 1 bachelor's degree in dental hygiene. Students will take practice exams of the national entry level and registry examinations. Content will also include advanced PFT and basic spirometry. Introduction to the hospital setting and patient care.
Application and practice of respiratory therapy skills in the clinical setting, including, but not limited to: floor care modalities, patient assessments, and non-invasive ventilation.
Selection, performance, and interpretation of tests used to diagnose cardiopulmonary abnormalities. Intended for students in the Respiratory Therapy Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted into the program.
Develops and enhances the concepts and skills essential to meet the needs of patients placed on invasive and non-invasive ventilation. Overview of modes of ventilation, humidification and medication delivery. Includes laboratory exercises of commonly used ventilators and patient-ventilator simulations. For continuing education purposes, new ventilators and state-of-the-art theories on ventilation will be presented based upon current research.
In depth look at Neonatal Respiratory Care. Examination and assessment of the neonate. Neonatal Respiratory diseases and disorders including treatment and management. Preparation for the Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification. Introduction to rehabilitative respiratory care. Discussion of respiratory therapy procedures and equipment used in the treatment of home care patients. In depth look at Pediatric respiratory care. Examination and assessment of the pediatric patient.
Pediatric Respiratory diseases and disorders including treatment and management. Preparation for the pediatric advanced life support certification. Management and leadership styles. Review of effective communication skills. Current health care economics, job outlook and interviewing skills. Resume, cover letter and thank you letter preparation. Licensure and exam applications and procedure for applying. Students will need to complete a self evaluation paper that lists areas they need to focus on.
Students take the National Board for Respiratory Care mock examination. The assessment and treatment of patients with Cardiopulmonary Disease. The program has an excellent pass record for national board and state licensure examinations. Respiratory care offers the chance to work closely with patients and other health care practitioners in a career which is both personally and financially rewarding.
Requirements listed below are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, refer to the current program application at www. We strongly encourage you to complete general education courses, especially anatomy, physiology and microbiology, prior to entry into the program.
If you need counseling for these academic requirements, schedule a counseling consultation at www. You may specialize in several areas, and with experience, become a lead therapist, supervisor, in-service educator or department director. According to the U.
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