The program prepares the graduate for employment in a variety of health care settings including acute care (hospitals), clinics, long-term care, and medical equipment providers. The focus of a Respiratory Therapist is the respiratory (breathing) and cardiovascular (circulation) systems of the body.

Some of the duties include providing breathing treatments, respiratory function tests, intubating airways, and clearing breathing passage ways. The Respiratory Therapist can also deliver in-home care. The program is provided in conjunction with the University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College and offers a two years Associate Degree. Call for more details.

University of Rio Grand
( Rio Grande Community College )

The Respiratory Care Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), in collaboration with the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), 1248 Harwood Road, Bedford, TX 76021, 1-817-283-2835, http://www.coarc.com/.

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