 The
Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (BSRT) ensures that
the graduate will have access to positions with the highest
salaries and greatest opportunities for career advancement in
this exciting profession.
Respiratory
therapy will be one of the fastest-growing occupations through
2014, according to the Occupational Outlook Handbook published
by the U.S. government
(http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos084.htm).
The
Stevens-Henager College BSRT program prepares you to meet
clinical and management challenges in this fast-growing field.
You will learn the principles needed to successfully manage a
respiratory therapy department, and will have the diverse
knowledge required to be at the top of your profession. You
can transfer in entry-level RT coursework, or start toward
your bachelor's with no previous education.
The
curriculum emphasizes the professional skills and knowledge
that are essential for respiratory practitioners in a
management role including, but not limited to, the following:
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Cardiac &
Renal Anatomy & Physiology
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Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology
-
Pulmonary
Anatomy & Physiology
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Microbiology & Decontamination
-
Airway
Management
-
Medical Gas
Therapy
-
Lung
Hyperinflation Therapy
-
Arterial
Blood Gases
-
Advanced
Cardiopulmonary Physiology
-
Pulmonary
Function Testing
-
Introduction to Polysomnography
-
Respiratory
Care Protocols
"Job opportunities will be very good, especially for
therapists with cardiopulmonary care skills or experience
working with infants. Respiratory therapists with bachelor's
or master's degrees also may advance to supervisory or
managerial positions in a respiratory therapy department."
-U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos084.htm
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
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Mechanical
Ventilation Management
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Perinatal
and Pediatric Care
-
Advanced
Cardiac Life Support
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Aerosol and
Humidity-Pulmonary Hygiene
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The
HealthCare System
-
Management
Principles
-
Management
Planning Principles
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Psychology
of Motivation
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Business
Law
-
Organization Design and Change
As a graduate of the program, you will be prepared to:
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Integrate
leadership and management skills to deliver high-quality
patient care via respiratory therapy teams.
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Demonstrate
responsibility and accountability for design, delivery, and
evaluation of patient care and therapeutics.
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Incorporate
therapist protocols and techniques to find, critically
appraise, and use the best practice to provide high-quality
and cost-effective patient care.
The program
prepares students for possible certifications and credentials
in: National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered
Respiratory Therapist (RRT) eligibility. State licensure,
including Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) Specialty
examinations, including Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (contact
your Admissions Consultant for details)
This program
is available only at our Salt Lake City / Murray campuses
only.
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