Respiratory Therapy Courses

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If you’re interested in gaining the professional skills necessary to work as a respiratory therapist, respiratory therapy classes are designed to provide all the practical training to work in a variety of healthcare settings.

Respiratory therapists evaluate, treat and care for patients who suffer from breathing disorders. Under the supervision of physicians, respiratory therapists deliver prescribed respiratory therapy to patients of all ages ailing from chronic illnesses such as emphysema and asthma, to name a couple. Additionally, a respiratory therapist’s duties can include assisting in emergencies such as heart failure or shock, operating and monitoring devices providing medicine or oxygen, as well as teaching patients breathing exercises and handling patient records.

A sample schedule of respiratory therapy classes might include:

• Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology
• Introduction to Respiratory Care
• Microbiology
• Patient Management
• Pharmacology
• Respiratory Therapy Equipment
• Clinical Education
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Airway Management
• Pulmonary Function Testing
• Neonatal/Pediatrics
• Mechanical Ventilation
• Rehabilitation and Home Care
• Critical Care Monitoring

Respiratory therapy programs may also require students to take additional courses in English composition, biomedical ethics, chemistry and math.

Get started on your journey by finding schools in your neighborhood offering respiratory therapy classes today.