Respiratory Care
Area of Study: Respiratory Care
Degree/Certificate: Associate of Applied Science degree in Respiratory Care
Academic School: Nursing and Health Professions
State of Ohio: Meets educational requirements
Students begin the pre-admission process by selecting the "Get Started Here" option above. The Program Director will monitor student progress as program requirements are met. Admission is offered once all requirements are satisfied. No additional application is necessary.
What is Respiratory Care?
Tri-C's Respiratory Care program prepares you to assess the cardiopulmonary system, assist in the treatment of cardiopulmonary impairment and evaluate treatment effectiveness and actively care for patients of all ages with deficiencies or abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system.
The goal of the Respiratory Care program is “to prepare graduates with demonstrated competence in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains of respiratory care practice as performed by registered respiratory therapists (RRTs).”
Opportunities exist for specialization within the profession in the areas of:
- Critical care
- Homecare
- Neonatal/pediatrics
- Education
- Diagnostics and Pulmonary Function Testing
- Research
- Management and Leadership
The individual will, under the supervision of a physician, actively participate in the development of patient care plans, diagnostic testing and in the decision making process regarding the care and treatment of patients. Employment is primarily in hospitals but extends to home care, skilled nursing facilities, education and management.
About Respiratory Care at Tri-C:
There may be a waiting list for this program. If a student is placed on a waiting list, the student is strongly advised to complete all graduation requirements (non-RESP courses). Although not an aspect of the degree requirements, students may wish to take a medical terminology course as well. When acceptance is received, the student’s course load will be much less.
Day in the Life: Explore the student experience in this program.