Respiratory Care - AS.RCP
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The Associate of Science in Respiratory Care prepares students to work as Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs) in acute and community-based settings such as hospitals, long term care facilities, home care, and clinics. RRTs help people of all ages with a variety of cardiopulmonary disorders. Responsibilities of an RRT include: evaluating and interpreting clinical and laboratory data to recommend treatment, consulting with members of the healthcare team, educating patients and families, responding to emergencies, and managing patients on life support. The four-semester course of study consists of classroom, high-fidelity simulation, skills laboratory, seminar, and clinical experiences. Students must travel to clinical sites. Clinical experiences are completed in Monterey, Santa Clara, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Barbara counties. Upon successful completion of program requirements, graduates are eligible to take the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registry Examination.
Degree
AS - Associate in Science
Program Goal
CTE
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
Outcome
comprehend, apply, and evaluate information necessary to practice as a respiratory care practitioner cognitive) as evidenced by their ability to:
1. evaluate data to assess the appropriateness of prescribed respiratory care
2. participate in the development and modification of respiratory care plans in a variety of settings
3. provide patient, family, and community education
1. evaluate data to assess the appropriateness of prescribed respiratory care
2. participate in the development and modification of respiratory care plans in a variety of settings
3. provide patient, family, and community education
Outcome
perform the skills competently as a respiratory care practitioner (psychomotor) as evidenced by their ability to:
1. apply problem-solving strategies in the patient care setting
2. perform respiratory therapeutic and diagnostic procedures interventions in a timely manner consistent with patient safety and infection control standards.
1. apply problem-solving strategies in the patient care setting
2. perform respiratory therapeutic and diagnostic procedures interventions in a timely manner consistent with patient safety and infection control standards.
Outcome
practice professional attitudes and behavior (affective) as evidenced by their ability to:
1. demonstrate ethical and professional behaviors
2. demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills
3. interact effectively with other members of the healthcare team
4. communicate effectively in diverse groups while respecting beliefs and values of all persons
1. demonstrate ethical and professional behaviors
2. demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills
3. interact effectively with other members of the healthcare team
4. communicate effectively in diverse groups while respecting beliefs and values of all persons