Respiratory Care, AAS

Program Goal: Program Goal To prepare graduates with demonstrated competence in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domain of respiratory care practice as performed by registered respiratory therapists (RRTs).

1. Successfully pass the professional registry exam to be credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

2. Plan, deliver and evaluate respiratory care modalities for patients across the lifespan in a variety of healthcare settings.

3. Employ clinical decision-making based on critical thinking skills and evidence-based practice to deliver safe effective respiratory care.

4. Demonstrate professional behaviors consistent with the respiratory care scope of practice and code of ethics and employer expectations, as a collaborative member of the healthcare team.

5. Engage individuals, families, and communities in the teaching-learning processes to promote, maintain, and restore respiratory health and wellness.