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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

RESPIRATORY THERAPY OPTION - 2009
Respiratory Therapy Program
(Associate in Science Degrees):

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Overview

Program ID - AS.RESPT

This 21-month respiratory therapist program prepares students through lectures, laboratory activities and hospital based hands-on clinical experience, to evaluate, treat and care for patients with breathing disorders. Respiratory students work under the direction of a physician in a variety of health care settings, such as acute hospitals, long term facilities, neonatal and pediatric care specialties, pulmonary rehabilitation and home care.

Respiratory Therapy Information Sessions
Respiratory Therapy Information Sessions will be held during the Fall 2009 on the Charlestown Campus on the following dates & time. Prior to applying to the Respiratory Therapy Program, it is mandatory to attend one Information Session. Preregistration is not required. Please arrive on time.

Charlestown:
Monday October 5, 2009:    10:00am – 12:00 Room E232  
Monday October 5, 2009:      4:00pm – 5:30   Room E232

Monday Nov. 9, 2009:      10:00am - 12:00 Room E232
Monday Nov. 9, 2009:           4:00pm – 5:30  Room E232

Monday Dec. 7, 2009:      10:00am – 12:00 Room E232
Monday Dec. 7, 2009:        4:00pm -   5:30  Room E232

Career Outlook:
This program prepares students to pursue careers as respiratory therapists at the associate degree level and prepares students to be eligible to take the CRT Examination offered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Having successfully earned the CRT credential the graduate is eligible to take the advanced-level NBRC Registry examinations to earn the RRT credential. Respiratory care practitioners are licensed in the state of Massachusetts.

Upon completetion of this program graduates will be able to:

  • Administer oxygen and other medical gases.
  • Administer humidification and aerosol therapy, including aerosolized medications.
  • Interpret and report tests in diagnosing lung and breathing disorders and recommending treatment methods.
  • Manage mechanical ventilators and artificial airway devices for patient who can't breathe normally on their own.
  • Perform postural drainage, bronchopulmonary hygiene, breathing exercises, pulmonary rehabilitation, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
  • Measure ventilatory volumes, pressure and flows.
  • Perform pulmonary function testing, hemodynamic and other related physiologic monitoring of the cardio- pulmonary system.
  • Interview patients and perform chest physical exam to determine what kind of therapy is best for their condition.
  • Educate patient and families about lung conditions so they can maximize their recovery.
  • Consult with physicians to recommend a change in therapy, based on their evaluation of the patient.

COURSE TITLE
 COURSE NUMBER SEMESTER TAKEN CREDITS PREREQUISITES
PREREQUISITE COURSES
 Anatomy/Physiology I/Lab  BIO203 satisfies Area 5      BIO101or BIO108 or BIO195
 College Algebra  MAT195 satisfies Area 4      MAT094 or placement
PROGRAM CURRICULUM
 Principles of Respiratory Therapy I  RTH101  Fall, year 1  4  co-reqs RTH111 and RTH121
 Modalities of Respiratory Therapy I  RTH111  Fall, year 1  2  Coreqs: RTH101 and RTH121
 Clinical Practice in Respiratory Therapy I  RTH121  Fall, year 1  2  Coreqs: RTH101 and RTH111
 Respiratory Therapy Pharmacology  RTH132  Fall, year 1  1  
 Anatomy/Physiology II/Lab  BIO204  Spring, year 1  4  BIO203
 Chemical Science I/Lab  CHM110  Spring, year 1  4  ENG095 and MAT094
 Principles of Respiratory Therapy II  RTH102  Spring, year 1  4  RTH101
 Modalities of Respiratory Therapy II  RTH112  Spring, year 1  2  RTH101 and RTH111
 Clinical Practice in Respiratory Therapy II  RTH122  Spring, year 1  2  RTH101and RTH111 and RTH121
 Cardiopulmonary Physiology  RTH134  Spring, year 1  2  
 College Writing I  ENG111  Summer, year 1  3  ENG095 or placement and ESL098 or RDG095 or placement
 Microbiology/Lab  BIO205  Summer, year 1  4  BIO195 or BIO203
 College Writing II  ENG112  Fall, year 2  3  ENG111
 Principles of Respiratory Therapy III  RTH201  Fall, year 2  4  RTH102 and RTH112 and RTH122
 Modalities of Respiratory Therapy III  RTH211  Fall, year 2  3  RTH102 and RTH112 and RTH122
 Clinical Practice in Respiratory Therapy III  RTH221  Fall, year 2  4  RTH102 and RTH112 and RTH122
 Cardiopulmonary Diseases  RTH232  Fall, year 2  2  RTH134
 Principles of Psychology  PSY101 satisfies Area 2  Spring, year 2  3  ESL098 or RDG095 or placement
 Principles of Respiratory Therapy IV  RTH202  Spring, year 2  4  RTH201 and RTH211 and RTH221
 Modalities of Respiratory Therapy IV  RTH212  Spring, year 2  2  RTH201 and RTH211 and RTH221
 Clinical Practice in Respiratory Therapy IV  RTH222  Spring, year 2  4  RTH201 and RTH211 and RTH221
TOTAL CREDITS     63  
 All respiratory therapy students are required to undergo a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check. In accordance with the Criminal Records Information Act: Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 6 172-178 and regulations pursuant to these statutes, CORI checks are required prior to participation in the clinical component of courses. The outcome of the CORI check may impact the student’s ability to participate in the clinical experience.

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