Mohamad Khatib, PhD, RRT, MD Professor & Director Department of Respiratory Therapy American University of Beirut Beirut - Lebanon

 Vision 2020  800 beds  University Medical Center since 1866  350 beds  Educational / Clinical / Research

Status of Respiratory Care at AUB-MC  1996: 6 staff (RNs and Techs)  2013: 36 staff (RNs, RTs, and Techs)  Training: OJT  Comprehensive range of RC services (Invasive MV, NIV, NO, Heliox, ABG lab, Codes, Transport, Research, education, etc)

 Almost all academic and non-academic health care facilities have recognized the importance of such profession  The political instability and agendas have prevented to-date the creation of an organized RC programs and a national society  A file is being prepared and will be submitted for the establishment of the LSRC Status of Respiratory Care in Lebanon

AARC International Fellowship 1.Portland, Oregon (November 2-9, 2013): a- Concorde College b- Southwest Medical Center c- Oregon Heath Science University d- Burn Center & Randall’s Children Hospital e- Vibra Hospital f- Willamette Valley Medical Center 2.Ogden, Utah (November 10-15, 2013): a- Webster State University b- Ogden Regional Medical Center c- Intermountain Medical Center d- Mckay Dee Hospital e- St. Mark’s Hospital

AARC International Fellowship 1.The people 2.The use of IT in the practice 3.Educational Facilities and Simulation Centers 4.Clinical facilities layouts and structures

AARC International Fellowship 1.The diversity and specialization of RTs 2.The impact the profession is having on patients life inside and outside the hospital 3.The impact of the profession of RC on the healthcare system at large 4.Modernization of education