Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Respiratory Care] From York College of Pennsylvania

Everyone from premature babies to the elderly have a need for respiratory care, leading to an ongoing demand for respiratory therapists; we have a strong record of job placement for our graduates. It?s a career with a lot of variety as well, as you can work anywhere from a hospital or rehabilitation center to retirement centers, patients? homes, doctor?s offices and more. You?ll be able to choose a specialty in your last year of clinical.

This Respiratory Care program (registry level) prepares the student for a professional career as a respiratory therapist. Respiratory Care is an allied health specialty instrumental in the diagnosis, treatment, management, and preventive care of patients with cardiopulmonary problems. Respiratory Care offers persons interested in caring for others an opportunity to serve as vital members of the health care team.?

Students gain experience through our clinical practice courses. With the help of clinical instructors, students are taken into patient care areas. During this time, students apply their knowledge to actual patient care situations. During the senior year, students get an opportunity to choose a specialty clinical rotation. Rotations include, but are not limited to:

• Neonatal Intensive Care, Pediatric Intensive Care

• Trama/Surgical Intensive Care, Emergency Medicine

• Open Heart Intensive Care, Pulmonary Rehabilitation

• Home Care and Equipment, Pulmonary Physiology Testing

• Sleep Study