1. Respiratory Care A Career for Life Respiratory Care A Career for Life

2. Respiratory Care Makes a Difference At 9:32 am, Lori Moreno brought a newborn baby struggling to breathe back to life… What have you accomplished today?  Lori is a recent graduate of a respiratory therapist educational program.  Programs like the one Lori attended are available at colleges and universities throughout the U.S.  Edison College’s Respiratory Care Program was established in 1984

3. Is this a Profession for You?

4. The Profession is Technology Driven

5. Quality Patient Care is the Ultimate Goal

6. The Respiratory Care Profession  The Profession has developed for the last 60 years  Diagnostic and Therapeutic Intervention for the Treatment of Respiratory Diseases, Trauma, Surgery and Emergency Intervention for the Cardio Respiratory System  Respiratory Disease is the 4th Leading cause for Hospitalization or Intervention

7. What do R.T.’s Do?  Diagnosing lung and breathing disorders and recommending treatment methods.  Interviewing patients and doing chest physical exams to determine what kind of therapy is best for their condition.  Consulting with physicians to recommend a change in therapy, based on your evaluation of the patient.  Analyzing breath, tissue, and blood specimens to determine levels of oxygen and other gases.  Managing ventilators and artificial airway devices for patients who can’t breathe normally on their own.  Responding to Code Blue or other urgent calls for care.  Educating patients and families about lung disease so they can maximize their recovery.

8. A Respiratory Therapist’s Range of Responsibilities in S.W. Florida:  CardioPulmonary Resuscitation  Mechanical Ventilation (Life Support Systems)  Artificial Airway Insertion and Maintenance  Arterial Blood Gas Analysis  Pulmonary Function Measurements  Neonatal to Adult Critical Care  Hemodynamic Monitoring and Intervention  Intraaortic Balloon Counterpulsation  Home Care and Long Term Care Consulting  Pulmonary Patient Assessment  Pulmonary Rehabilitation  Transport

9. Where does a Respiratory Therapist Work  Acute Care Hospitals  Pulmonary Laboratories  Rehabilitation Centers  Private Physician Practice  Home Care  Long Term Care  Sales and Clinical Specialist  Education; College and University Medical Centers  Medical Device Research

10. There are many clinical settings….

11. Respiratory Care Program Edison College  Associate in Science degree  76 total semester credit hours  31 general education credit hours BSC 1080 is the only Pre-Requisite BSC 1080 is the only Pre-Requisite  45 core RC (RET) credit hours  Lecture & laboratory courses at the Lee County campus  Clinic in 12 Southwest Florida Hospitals

12. Respiratory Care Program  Begins each Fall Semester  Six semesters (22 Months)  First year general education Merged with: Four core courses and Clinic I in Fall, Spring and Summer A terms Merged with: Four core courses and Clinic I in Fall, Spring and Summer A terms  Second year All RET core didactic and clinic All RET core didactic and clinic

13. Application Process for the R.C. Programs Applicants must: 1. Be at least 18 years of age. 2. Complete all admission requirements to Edison, including EC application and testing. including EC application and testing. 3. High school graduate or GED. 4. Successfully complete placement test (unless exempted) given by the counseling center. Completion of all department of learning assistance (DLA) courses, if required.

14. Application Process cont. 5. E-mail or meet with the RC Program Coordinator or the Health Professions Advisor. 5. E-mail or meet with the RC Program Coordinator or the Health Professions Advisor. 6. Complete and submit a Respiratory Care Program application by May 30 th for Round 1 Admissions. (By June 30 th for Round 2 Admissions) 7. Possess at least grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better on college course work taken for credit.

15. Records Check and Academic Selection  Attend a records check procedure where program admissions points are determined from previous academic work performed in high school or College as demonstrated on the applicant’s transcripts.  For any Health Professions Program ($15 One time Application Fee).  In the event that the number of applicants exceeds available space, individuals will be selected for admission based upon their point system ranking. Applicants with the highest Admission points will be ranked first.  Typically 30 Applicants are admitted each Summer, along with 8-10 alternates.

16. Respiratory Care Program  Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) Based on the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation For Respiratory Care (CoARC) Based on the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation For Respiratory Care (CoARC)

17. RC Program  Graduates are in high demand Due to a national shortage Due to a national shortage  Enjoy Excellent placement  Salaries $38,000 to $45,000  Sign on bonus  Relocation & tuition reimbursement

18. Respiratory Care Credentialing  Certified Respiratory Therapist CRT (Entry Level for the FL State License)  National Registry (NBRC) for the Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT  Subspecialty Exams: Sleep Lab-- Polysomnographer Pulmonary Function Lab Specialist Neonatal Specialist

19. RC Program  Total program costs including Tuition, fees, books, uniforms, insurance Tuition, fees, books, uniforms, insurance  Approximately $6,000 to $7,000  Financial assistance is available

20. Sample Educational Plan (22 Months first year)  Program Pre-Requisite:  BSC1080* Human Biology-An Overview for Health Professionals 2  FRESHMAN YEAR - FALL TERM  **MGF 1106 Math for Liberal Arts3  CHM 2025Chemistry 3  CHM 2032L Chemistry Health Science Lab1  *BSC 1093CAnatomy & Physiology I and Lab4  RET 1024Intro to Cardiopulmonary Technology3  15  FRESHMAN YEAR – SPRING TERM  HUMHumanities3  BSC 1094CAnatomy & Physiology II and Lab4  PSY/SYGPsychology or Sociology3  ENC 1101Composition I3  RET 1007Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology1  RET 1275CClinical Techniques2  RET 1616CCardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology2  18  FRESHMAN YEAR – SUMMER A  MCB 2010C Microbiology5  RET 1832LFreshman Clinical Practicum I2 7 7

21. Educational Plan: Second Year  SOPHOMORE YEAR – FALL TERM  RET 2874LClinic Practicum II4  RET 2234CRespiratory Care Therapeutics4  RET 2254CRespiratory Care Assessment4  RET 2714Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care3 15 15  SOPHOMORE YEAR – SPRING TERM  RET 2875LClinic Practicum III4  RET 2264CMechanical Ventilation4  RET 2295Pulmonary Diseases3  RET 2244Applications in Critical Care2  14  SOPHOMORE YEAR – SUMMER A  RET 2876LClinic Practicum IV(Internship)5  RET 2930Respiratory Care Practitioner as a Professional2  7  TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 76

22. Respiratory Care Educational Plan Information available at the : Respiratory Care Educational Plan Information available at the : Website  http://www.edison.edu/academics/respiratorycare/index.shtml

23. At the end of the day, it’s great to know you really helped someone.

24. Respiratory Care Program http://www.edison.edu/academics/respiratorycare/index.shtml  For additional information feel free to contact:  Kathie DiLascio, staff assistant (239) 489-9255 (239) 489-9255  Dr. Jeff Elsberry, Coordinator Respiratory Care Program Respiratory Care Program (239) 489 - 9251 (239) 489 - 9251  Evelyn Gierbolini, Health Professions Advisor (239) 985-8316 (239) 985-8316

25. Any Questions??? Visit: http://www.aarc.org/career/be_ an_rt/index.cfm http://www.aarc.org/career/be_ an_rt/index.cfm http://www.aarc.org/career/be_ an_rt/index.cfm Or call Dr. Elsberry…. (239) 489-9251