Respiratory therapists are health care specialists who provide care for patients with breathing disorders. Care includes assessment, evaluation, and treatment of patients ranging in age from premature infants to the elderly. Therapists also work with adults who have chronic lung problems, such as asthma or emphysema. As a respiratory therapist, you must possess good communication skills. You will work side by side with physicians, nurses and other health care providers in caring for patients with lung disorders.
For information on Respiratory Care contact:Jennifer Brink, Program Chair
(260) 480-4270
jbrink@ivytech.edu
| GENERAL EDUCATION -- 25 - 27 CREDITS |
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Anatomy and Physiology I |
3 |
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Anatomy and Physiology II |
3 |
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Microbiology Elective |
3-4 |
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Chemistry Elective |
3-4 |
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English Composition |
3 |
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Life Skills Elective |
1 |
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Math Elective |
3 |
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Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
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Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
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Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
3 |
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Introduction to Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
| PROFESSIONAL / TECHNICAL CORE -- 46 CREDITS |
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Introduction to Respiratory Care |
6 |
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Therapeutic Modalities |
3 |
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Cardiopulmonary Physiology |
3 |
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Critical Care I |
3 |
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Clinical Medicine I |
3 |
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Respiratory Pharmacology |
3 |
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Clinical Applications I |
2 |
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Clinical Applications II |
2 |
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Clinical Applications III |
5 |
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Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics |
4 |
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Critical Care II |
3 |
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Clinical Medicine II |
3 |
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Continuing Care |
2 |
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Emergency Management |
1 |
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Clinical Applications IV |
3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS |
71 - 73 |
"Ivy Tech has given me the tools I need to be successful in the work place. I used to think that a school was a school, but it does make a difference. Life has been pretty good since my school days."
Isadora McDowell
Respiratory Care, '06
RRT, Ball Memorial Hospital
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