Respiratory Therapists are health care specialists who provide care for patients with breathing disorders. Care includes assessment, evaluation, and treatment of patients ranging in age from premature infants to the elderly. Therapists also work with adults who have chronic lung problems, such as asthma or emphysema. As a respiratory therapist, you must possess good communication skills. You will work side by side with physicians, nurses and other health care providers in caring for patients with lung disorders.
Ivy Tech offers students the ability to use the same equipment in the laboratory that they will use in the hospital upon graduation. It is a challenging program, but by the end of it students will be ready for their board exams as well as employment. Respiratory Therapy is a career in demand. It is an exciting program that teaches the skills needed to become experts with managing and treating lung disorders.
The Respiratory Therapy program is a selective admission program. When students apply to the College, they will be accepted into Healthcare Specialist with a concentration in Respiratory Therapy while they complete the prerequisite requirements. The Respiratory Therapy program accepts a limited number of students each year and there is a separate application process. Contact your campus of interest or program faculty for more details.
