Respiratory care is an allied health specialty employed in the diagnostic and therapeutic management of patients with respiratory system abnormalities. The program is designed to provide the necessary education required for a thorough understanding and proficiency in all aspects of respiratory care. New classes begin each Fall and courses must be taken sequentially for progression in the program. Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete as many non-respiratory courses as possible prior to entering the program. Specific admission criteria are listed in the brochure or call the Health Sciences Division for information. The student must achieve a minimum grade of “C’’ in all Respiratory and Biology courses, a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 and pass a written and/or clinical simulation final exit exam to be eligible for graduation. Clinicals will be scheduled with Midland/Odessa health care facilities and others as available.
The Midland College Respiratory Care Program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), a branch of the Committee for the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), which is a branch of the American Medical Association (AMA). Respiratory Care students satisfactorily completing the program will receive an associate of applied science (A.A.S.) degree. These students will be eligible for the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) Entry-Level Exam, which after successful completion will allow the graduate to sit for the Registered Respiratory Therapist/Advanced Practitioner (RRT) exam.
The degree in this field offered by Midland College and the courses needed to achieve this credential are presented in the following sections. Students interested in this program should contact the Division office to obtain additional information and/or acquire a degree.
Special Admission Requirements: The Midland College Respiratory Care Program has a limited enrollment based on specific admission criteria. For information regarding the admission criteria, see the program brochure. Each prospective student will be counseled by either the program director or the clinical director as scheduled through the Health Sciences secretaries.
The courses listed for this area of study (linked below) are in the suggested sequence of courses for this degree. A + indicates courses with a prerequisite or a co-requisite. However, courses that do not have a prerequisite do not have to be taken in order. Nevertheless, the general sequence should still be followed Respiratory Care (RSPT) courses must be taken according to the suggested sequence. Part-time students may require more than four semesters to complete their degrees.
Choose from the link(s) below for completion options for this area of study:
Respiratory Care Technical Standards
Respiratory Care students/practitioners are expected to master the following technical standards of the profession:
• utilize both visual and auditory monitoring equipment safely and effectively;
• assess and record changes in patient status using visual, auditory, and tactile senses;
• troubleshoot patient/equipment systems;
• effectively and appropriately communicate and relate with patients, their families, and members of the health care team using oral and/or written means;
• possess strength and mobility sufficient to support and transport patients as well as equipment;
• perform Respiratory Care procedures while wearing personal protective equipment (mask, gown, gloves, etc.);
• safely and effectively prioritize workload;
• perform CPR (bag/mask ventilation, chest compressions); and
• utilize intellectual ability to adapt to changing patients’ conditions.
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