Respiratory Therapy

About the Program

Program Details

Earn your Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy in as little as 18-months!

Upon successful completion of foundational coursework and a clinical externship, graduates of the program are awarded an Associate of Science degree in Respiratory Therapy and are eligible to take both entry level (CRT) and advanced level (RRT) credentialing exams through the National Board for Respiratory Care.

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“The Respiratory Therapy Program meets the accreditation standards of Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) and has received Continuing Accreditation according to the CoARC procedures for accreditation.”

Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
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Telford, TN 37690
(817) 283-2835
www.coarc.com

The CoARC’s outcomes webpage https://coarc.com/students/programmatic-outcomes-data/

* Ontario Program number 200588, Alhambra Program Number 200596.

“CoARC accredits respiratory therapy education programs in the United States. To achieve this end, it utilizes an ‘outcomes based’ process. Programmatic outcomes are performance indicators that reflect the extent to which the educational goals of the program are achieved and by which program effectiveness is documented.”

The knowledge, skills and physical abilities required to safely and efficiently practice respiratory care is complex.

Program Goal: “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). We ask that you review these standards when making your decision to become a Respiratory Care Practitioner.

Doctor and nurse discussing the x-ray of the patient

In a typical day as a Respiratory Therapist, you might:

Assist physicians in diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with cardio-pulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities
Measure critical lung functions
Monitor heart functions
Treat newborns, trauma victims, drowning victims, and patients suffering from asthma, bronchitis, coronary heart disease, emphysema, and pneumonia.

Respiratory Therapy • Course Standards

Respiratory Therapy

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Physical Standards

Push/pull large wheeled equipment, such as mechanical ventilators which may weigh in excess of 200 lbs.
Kneel to adjust equipment
Crouch/kneel/stoop to adjust, equipment, locate and plug in electrical equipment or perform CPR
Walk on hard surfaces for extended periods of time to all areas of a hospital
Hear verbal instructions. gas flow through equipment and distinguish warning signals and be able to hear breath and cardiac sounds with the use of standard or electronic stethoscopes.
Manual and finger dexterity sufficient to feel to palpate pulses, arteries for puncture and skin temperature; manipulate and grasp small and large equipment; manipulate knobs and dials; assemble/disassemble various medical equipment
Push/pull large wheeled equipment, such as mechanical ventilators which may weigh in excess of 200 lbs.
Kneel to adjust equipment
Crouch/kneel/stoop to adjust, equipment, locate and plug in electrical equipment or perform CPR
Walk on hard surfaces for extended periods of time to all areas of a hospital

Cognitive & Behavioral Standards

Accept and apply constructive criticism
Adhere to institutional and programmatic policies
Apply theory to clinical practice Exhibit the social skills necessary to interact professionally, respectfully and effectively with patients, families, supervisors, and co-workers of the same or different cultures as a health care team member Maintain personal hygiene consistent with close personal contact associated with patient care
Calculate, analyze, interpret and record numbers and physical data accurately Demonstrate self-direction and independent responsibility
Display attitudes/actions consistent with the ethical standards of the profession Display empathy for patients
Exhibit social skills necessary to interact effectively with patients, families, supervisors, and co-workers of the same or different cultures such as respect, politeness, tact, collaboration, teamwork, discretion

Carry out verbal and written instructions independently without critical errors and in a timely manner
Physical tolerance to a clinical environment that may include noisy conditions, crowded conditions, sterile surroundings, exposure to blood-borne pathogens, and exposure to chemicals/solvents
Function safely, effectively, and calmly under stressful situations
Maintain composure while managing multiple tasks simultaneously
Maintain personal hygiene consistent with close personal contact associated with patient care
Prioritize effectively and maintain composure while managing multiple tasks
Work in a positive, constructive manner with peers, coworkers, patients and instructors

Except as expressly provided in California Education Code Section 94898, Platt College reserves the right to modify policies, course schedules, curricula or courses within reason due to exigent circumstances, program upgrades and/or content changes, and to cancel programs of study, modes of delivery, upcoming start dates or individual courses as it deems necessary. If a course or program is canceled, the school may schedule course completion at a later date or refund all monies paid for the canceled course or program if the student does not wish to continue with the program at the later date. All Platt College programs are not available at all locations, please see an Admissions Representative for more information on specific enrollment information.

Accreditation

Platt College Los Angeles is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), recognized by the US Department of Education to accredit institutions of higher education across the United States. The primary purpose of ACCSC and other accrediting agencies is to establish and maintain high educational standards and ethical business practices among its accredited institutions.

For more than 40 years, ACCSC has been at the forefront of establishing and advancing quality education at private, postsecondary career schools and colleges. ACCSC, recognized by the United States Department of Education as a private, non-profit, independent accrediting agency, is dedicated to ensuring a quality education for more than 250,000 students who annually pursue career education at 800 accredited institutions. ACCSC’s mission is to serve as a reliable authority on educational quality and to promote enhanced opportunities for students by establishing, sustaining, and enforcing valid standards and practices which contribute to the development of a highly trained and competitive workforce through quality career oriented education.

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