Respiratory Therapy

Locations:听 Hermitage, Uniontown, Penn Township 听|听 20-Month Degree

Our 20 Month Respiratory Therapy programs teaches graduates to become health care specialists who provide care for patients with breathing disorders. Laurel鈥檚 Respiratory Therapy degree program can also lay the foundation to start an expansive career in healthcare. Graduates of this program听 are able to further their careers in management, quality control, hospital administration, or clinical research.

Skills Development:

Critical thinking skills to apply knowledge to assist in the development of treatment plans for cardiopulmonary disorders

Knowledge of airway management and mechanical ventilation

Understanding of respiratory care therapies for patients of all ages

Purpose and implementation of respiratory medications

Understand the application of medical gasses in treating respiratory conditions

Ability to respond to emergency care situation

Understanding of critical care principles in treating those with compromised respiratory conditions

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.

In this program at Laurel, you’ll start by developing basic medical skills like taking blood pressure and using oxygen delivery devices. Most importantly, you’ll develop and sharpen your skills by applying this knowledge in clinical situations throughout the program.

Once you graduate, you鈥檒l be able to take the Therapist Multiple Choice (TMC) Exam, and the Clinical Simulation (CSE) Exam. Then, you’ll be ready to begin a career as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with the ability to work in a wide variety of settings to evaluate, treat, and manage patients of all ages with respiratory illnesses and related conditions.

Certifications

Laurel鈥檚 program prepares you to take the following industry-recognized credentials:

Program Highlights

Small class sizes allow for meaningful faculty-student interactions

Gain professional experience through a required internship

In-class simulation practice for thorough theoretical understanding

Content Courses

Respiratory Therapy I / II / III / IV
Clinical Application I / II / III / IV
Critical Care I / II
Applied Psychology
Medical Terminology
Anatomy & Physiology
Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology
Pharmacology
Pathophysiology
RT Certification Prep
Medical Law & Ethics

Our Respiratory Therapy Clinical Sites

Uniontown Campus

UPMC: Mercy Hospital, Shadyside Hospital, St. Margaret Hospital, McKeesport Hospital, Magee Women’s Hospital
Allegheny Health Network: Forbes Hospital, Jefferson Hospital
Excela Health: Westmoreland Hospital, Latrobe Hospital, Frick Hospital
WVU Healthcare: West Virginia University Hospital, Uniontown Hospital, United Hospital Center
Washington Hospital

Hermitage Campus

University Hospitals Portage Medical Center, Geauga Medical Center, and Bedford Medical Center
UPMC Horizon, Hamot, Northwest, and Jameson
Bon Secours Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Hospital & St. Joseph Hospital
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Andover Village Skilled Nursing
Heritage Valley Health System

THIS LIST IS A SAMPLE OF COURSES. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR COURSE OFFERINGS, FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW.

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