Respiratory Therapy school training courses in Bakersfield, CA (public, in-house or online)

SJVC’s Respiratory Therapy program prepares you to be a member of an elite health care team that evaluates, treats and manages patients with respiratory illnesses and other cardiopulmonary disorders. In addition to performing respiratory care procedures, respiratory therapists are involved in clinical decision-making and patient education.

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•Microbiology, chemistry, and anatomy and physiology
•Computer applications, ethics and psychology
•Pathology, pharmacology and resusci...

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The Respiratory Care Practitioner Program is designed to train certified and registered therapists in the care of patients with respiratory problems. Students are instructed in the basic sciences, cardiopulmonary physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, mechanical ventilation and provided clinical experience. The student will be CRT & RRT eligible after completion of both the Community College and Pickens Technical College components. The graduate will be eligible to take the NBRC, Certified R...

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The Online Respiratory Therapy degree curriculum emphasizes the professional skills and knowledge that are essential for respiratory practitioners in a management role including, but not limited to, the following:

•Cardiac & Renal Anatomy & Physiology
•Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology
•Pulmonary Anatomy & Physiology
•Microbiology & Decontamination
•Airway Management
•Medical Gas Therapy
•Lung Hyperinflation Therapy
•Arterial Blood Gases
•Advanced Cardiopulmonary Phys...

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