Bowling Green,
OH,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
The respiratory care specialization equips associate degree graduates with skills for advanced respiratory practice. Respiratory therapists operate across diverse clinical environments, assessing, treating, and caring for patients of all ages with lung conditions and cardiopulmonary issues. These professionals conduct diagnostic tests to evaluate respiratory function, administer therapies for airway and pulmonary diseases, monitor treatment efficacy, and educate patients. The program establishes a base for graduates to pursue further education, professional certifications, and specialized training in areas like asthma education, neonatal/pediatric care, healthcare management, allied health instruction, and research.