Undergraduate Respiratory Therapy at University Of Akron
Thursday, March 12th, 2009Respiratory Therapy Fundamentals
Respiratory therapists evaluate and treat all types of patients, from premature infants whose lungs are not fully developed to the elderly whose lungs are diseased.
Comprehensive curriculum includes courses designed specifically for respiratory therapists, such as:
cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology
diseases
diagnoses
treatments and rationales for treatment
function and mechanics of equipment
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Professional Preparation
In the field of respiratory therapy, there are two levels of credentials:
The Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) exam must be passed to be a certified respiratory therapist.
Upon graduation from the respiratory therapy program and successful completion of the CRT exam, you can sit for the Registry Exam to become a registered respiratory therapist. The state of Ohio requires a license to practice respiratory care.
Our Faculty
are innovative and interactive
bring years of real-world experience to the classroom and lab