Respiratory Therapy school training courses in Chicago, IL (public, in-house or online)

Study of the theory and techniques instrumental in diagnosis, treatment, management, and preventive care of patients with cardiopulmonary problems. The Associate in Applied Science degree program will prepare the students to become a well rounded professional and competent advanced respiratory therapist. The graduate will be eligible to take the National Board for Respiratory Care entry-level respiratory care practitioner examination to become a "Certified Respiratory Therapist" and th...

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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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