Respiratory Therapy school training courses in Detroit, MI (public, in-house or online)

The respiratory care practitioner supports the physician in the care of patients suffering from cardiopulmonary disease. A balanced program in general education and specialized courses enables the student to develop the technical competencies necessary to enter this paramedical specialty. Practical clinical experience is received in local area hospitals.

Respiratory Therapists in Michigan are required to pass the Certification Examination provided by the National Board for Respiratory Ca...

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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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