Respiratory Therapist
Do you like the idea of being a part of a dynamic team that makes critical decisions for patients? Then check out HFC's Respiratory Therapist program!
Interested in this program?
Why should I choose this program?
HFC's Respiratory Therapist program is highly respected and recruited from in the State of Michigan, receiving Distinguished RRT Credentialing Success awards from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), and achieving an overall job placement of 100% for graduates actively seeking employment.
Our curriculum is designed to prepare you with the skills needed for immediate professional placement through a blend of foundational classroom learning and hands-on lab and clinical experience. You will have the opportunity to use our state-of-the-art laboratory simulation stations to practice using professional equipment and delivering patient care. You will also gain real clinical experience.
What skills will I learn and improve?
- Clinical decision-making
- Effectively communicate with patients, physicians, and other medical personnel
- Assessment decision-making
- Data management
- Physician recommendations
What are my career opportunities?
You may work in a variety of settings, including:
- Floor therapy
- Intensive care units
- Pediatric and neonatal care units
Program features and benefits
Networking Opportunities
You will get the chance to attend the Michigan Society for Respiratory Care Conference (MSRC) each spring where you'll have the ability to network with Respiratory Therapists from across the state.
Hands-on experience
HFC offers patient simulation stations to gain valuable experience and skills with real-world situations.
Local job growth
As of 2016, the job growth in the local area is 24% higher compared to the national average.
Program mission and goals
Program mission statement
The Respiratory Therapist Program is dedicated to the education and enrichment of our students. We are committed to providing the knowledge, skills and professional development of entry level registered respiratory therapists. The respiratory therapist program supports the mission statement of the School of Health and Human Services by offering a quality program in the profession of respiratory therapy in concert with community needs and support.
Program goal
The goal of the Respiratory Therapist Program is to prepare graduates with demonstrated competence in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavioral) learning domains of respiratory care practice as performed by registered respiratory therapists (RRTs).
Faculty
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