呼吸护理从业人员是评估，治疗和护理患有呼吸系统疾病（例如哮喘，肺气肿，支气管炎或肺炎）的患者的专家。他们还为心力衰竭，胸部受伤，中风，休克，早产或手术后并发症的受害者提供紧急护理。从业人员在医生的指导下工作，并协助诊断，治疗和管理呼吸系统疾病的患者。在呼吸道理学学士学位内，学生还可以申请多导睡眠图仪证书。此选项已获得CoARC的认可，并且该程序已获批准为睡眠障碍患者的测试和治疗提供证书。该证书可以集成到学士学位选项中，或作为符合条件的学生的独立证书计划。这使我们的学生在市场上具有独特的专注度和竞争优势。
Respiratory care professionals are critically needed when diagnosing, treating and preventing respiratory illnesses. Gannon University's respiratory care program provides you with the essential knowledge and skills needed to thrive in this fast-paced and impactful career.<br><br>Gain real-world knowledge through key respiratory care courses including: <br>Mechanical Ventilation and Critical Care and Lab: Master the application and operation of mechanical ventilators in patient care. The course includes applied critical care, including monitoring techniques practiced in the clinical Patient Simulation Center SIM lab.<br>Respiratory Care Procedures: Study different therapeutic modalities used in respiratory care, including humidity therapy, hyperinflation therapy, aerosol and pharmacologic therapy, bronchial drainage and airway care.<br>Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care: This course emphasizes the diagnosis and care of neonatal and pediatric patients in the intensive care setting. Mechanical ventilation of the neonate is stressed throughout this course.<br>Our respiratory care program is designed for your success. Through curriculum flexibility and high-quality educational opportunities, you can:<br>Join a program whose recent graduates have had a 100% pass rate on the entry-level Certified Respiratory Therapist exam.<br>Meaningful career opportunities await respiratory therapists in hospital settings, as well as long-term care facilities, home care, and neonatal care.