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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. The Respiratory Care program is a limited enrollment program. The Respiratory Care program accepts a limited number of students each year. There is a separate application process after certain requirements are met. Contact your campus of interest below for more details. Ivy Tech Community College is accredited
by: Programmatic Outcomes Data from Annual Report of Current Status Check out the Ivy Tech Guided Pathway to Success (Ivy Tech GPS) icons to map out your pathway for success. |
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WHY CHOOSE THE RESPIRATORY CARE
PROGRAM? But with all the health care professions out there, how can you know which one is right for you? It's not an easy decision, but if you agree with the following statements, you might discover respiratory therapy is exactly what you've been looking for:
If this sounds like you, our profession could be a great fit. |
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SAMPLE CAREERS IN THIS
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DEGREES AVAILABLE |
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CERTIFICATE: POLYSOMNOGRAPHY |
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Short-term certificates are sequences of technical and professional courses that are industry focused and designed for workforce preparation. They provide access to targeted, short-term training in a discipline, and completers may sit for specific certification exams. Courses in certificate programs also apply toward technical certificates and associate degree programs in the subject area. Program and Employment Information |
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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN RESPIRATORY
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The Associate of Science degree prepares you for transfer to a university to pursue a baccalaureate degree. The Associate of Science degree in Respiratory Care transfers to some Indiana public and private colleges and universities. To find out information about your transfer options to public and private universities, contact your academic advisor or the transfer office of your local Ivy Tech. You are also encouraged to contact the institution and consult the current catalog and web page of the institution to which you wish to transfer. |
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LOCATIONS
The Respiratory Care program
is offered at the following campuses. Please click on the
campus of interest below for contact and campus specific
program information:
Faculty Contact:
Jennifer Purdue, MA, RRT-NPS, RN, AE-C, CLNC
Program Chair
812-330-6334
jpurdue3@ivytech.edu
Sasha McKinney, BS, RRT-NPS
Director of Clinical Education
812-330-6313
smckinney34@ivytech.edu
Application and Information Packet (PDF)
Please Note: All students applying to the Respiratory Care Program must attend a mandatory information session which is scheduled throughout the year. The dates and times for the sessions are posted outside the Respiratory Office, Room C202, and will also be posted on the TV screens throughout the campus. There is no need to register for the sessions. All sessions are in Room C224 and usually last about an hour.
Essential Functions: Physical & Mental Standards for the Respiratory Care Profession (PDF)
Who is a Respiratory Therapist?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOd7ySsgPkA&feature=share
The Ivy Tech Community College - Region 14 / Bloomington Respiratory Care Program is accredited by:
Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
1248 Harwood Road
Bedford, Texas 76021
817-283-2835
Information Sessions:
A reservation is not required to attend a Mandatory Respiratory Information Session. Sessions are held in Room 361 in the Fairbanks Center at the Lawrence campus, 9301 E. 59th Street (just north of 56th Street and Post Road). Park in the south parking lot and use the south building entrance.
| Day | Date | Time |
| Thursday | January 10, 2013 | 9:00 a.m. |
| Thursday | February 14, 2013 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | March 21, 2013 | 4:00 p.m.(Rm 354) |
| Thursday | April 18, 2013 | 8:00 a.m. |
| Friday | June 21, 2013 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Friday | July 19, 2013 | 9:00 a.m. |
| Friday | September 13, 2013 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Friday | October 18, 2013 | 9:00 a.m. |
| Friday | November 22, 2013 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Friday | December 13, 2013 | 9:00 a.m. |
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Respiratory Therapy faculty will present information about: |
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Outcomes data from the 2011 Annual Report of Current Status has been posted on the CoARC website. Follow this link directly to the Programmatic Outcomes Data page: http://www.coarc.com/47.html.
Respiratory Care Program Information and Application Handbook
Friday, March 29th at 9:00am IVY 2145
Friday, April 5th at 9:00am IVY 2145
Friday, April 12th at 9:00am IVY 2145
Friday, April 19th at 9:00am IVY 2145
Attendance at an information session is mandatory. Please call the School of Health Sciences at (765) 269-5720 to RSVP!
Respiratory Therapy Faculty will present information about:
The Respiratory Therapy Program
Admission Process and Criteria
Required Prerequisites
Student Advising
March 1 for classes starting in August
Click here to download the information/application packet PDF.
For more information contact:
Susan Pearson, MPA, RRT
Program Chair
574-289-7001, ext. 6375
spearson12@ivytech.edu. (Preferred)
Deb Nicholson, BS, RRT
Director of Clinical Education
574-289-7001 ext. 5724
dnicholson46@ivytech.edu (Preferred)
Contact
Jennifer Brink, Program Chair
260-480-4270
jbrink@ivytech.edu
Respiratory Care Information Packet
Information Sessions
Next set of sessions will take place in Fall 2012
All sessions located in the Auditorium on the Coliseum Campus at 6 p.m.
Sue Layhew, MA, RRT
Associate Professor/Program Chairperson
1440 E. 35th Avenue
Gary, IN 46409
219-981-1111, ext. 2350
slayhew@ivytech.edu
CoARC 2011 Annual Report of Current Status
September 1 for classes starting in January
Contact:
Darlisha Averitte, MBA, RRT, RCP
Program Chair
765-599-2613, Ext. 225
daveritte1@ivytech.edu
Accreditation:
The Respiratory Care Programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
Program Application Information
Contact:
Brooke Truxal
Program Director
812-298-2370
btruxal@ivytech.edu