Respiratory Therapy - Camden County College

Respiratory Therapy from Camden County College is a Campus Associate Respiratory Care degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. A respiratory therapist is an allied health specialist who performs therapeutic and diagnostic procedures in the care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. Duties include mechanical ventilation, arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function studies, patient education, rehabilitation and home care. Program Goals To prepare students to function as a competent respiratory therapist in hospitals, home care , equipment marketing, education or related fields. To provide students with a foundation in general education. To prepare students to enter the professional phase of the respiratory therapy program at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey School of Health Related Professions (UMDNJ-SHRP). To prepare graduates for satisfactory performance on the examinations by the National Board for Respiratory Care and the New Jersey State Board of Respiratory Care . Program Student Learning Outcomes At the end of the program, the graduate will be able to: 1. Communicate in both written and oral formats. 2. Apply the scientific method of inquiry to analyze problems and draw conclusions from evidence and data. 3. Identify resources, obtain and critically evaluate information. 4. Model ethical professional behaviors in the role of a health care professional. Employment Opportunities Education Equipment marketing Home Care Hospitals Long term care facilities-adult and pediatric View more details on Camden County College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Respiratory Care courses.