July 17, 2010
The Respiratory Therapy degree at Stevens-Henager is just one of the great programs offered through this fine school that we are proud to feature here. They have a lot of different degree options and if you are serious about getting involved in the health care industry, you owe it to yourself to check these folks out.
The Respiratory Therapy program at Stevens-Henager:
“Stevens-Henager College’s BSRT program prepares you to meet clinical and management challenges in this fast-growing field. In our Respiratory programs you’ll learn the principles needed to successfully manage a respiratory therapy department, and have the diverse knowledge required to rise to the top of your profession. You must be a graduate of an Associate’s level respiratory therapy program.
The Online Respiratory Therapy degree curriculum emphasizes the professional skills and knowledge that are essential for respiratory practitioners in a management role including, but not limited to, the following:
- Cardiac & Renal Anatomy & Physiology
- Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology
- Pulmonary Anatomy & Physiology
- Microbiology & Decontamination
- Airway Management
- Medical Gas Therapy
- Lung Hyperinflation Therapy
- Arterial Blood Gases
- Advanced Cardiopulmonary Physiology
- Pulmonary Function Testing
- Introduction to Polysomnography
- Respiratory Care Protocols
“Job opportunities will be very good, especially for therapists with cardiopulmonary care skills or experience working with infants. Respiratory therapists with bachelor’s or master’s degrees also may advance to supervisory or managerial positions in a respiratory therapy department.”
-U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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