What is Respiratory Care?
Respiratory Therapy is the health care discipline that specializes in the promotion
of optimum cardiopulmonary function and health. Respiratory therapists apply scientific
principles to prevent, identify, and treat acute or chronic dysfunction of the cardiopulmonary
system. Their knowledge of the scientific principles underlying cardiopulmonary physiology
and pathophysiology, as well as biomedical engineering and technology, enable them
to effectively assess, educate, and treat patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.
As a health care profession, Respiratory therapy is practiced under medical direction.
Respiratory Care is specifically focused on the prevention, assessment, treatment,
management, control, diagnostic evaluation, education, and care of patients with deficiencies
and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system. Critical thinking, patient/environment
assessment skills, and evidence-based clinical practice guidelines enable respiratory
therapists to develop and implement effective care plans, protocols, and disease management
programs.
Program Overview
The Associate of Science in Respiratory Care is committed to preparing students who
are accountable and knowledgeable members of the Respiratory Care profession in an
enhanced learning community and who partner with other health care professionals in
planning and delivering high quality health care. The focus of program faculty and
respiratory care students is to meet the future health care needs in southwest and
central Louisiana. Our faculty is dedicated in preparing graduates to enter the workforce
as registry-eligible therapists with the ability to be productive health care professionals
in a culturally diverse society by contributing to their profession and dedicating
themselves to life-long learning.
Degree: Associate of Science in Respiratory Care
Accreditation: Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
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Applications for the FALL Class will be available in T-104 after January 13, 2020. Check with your advisor or the LSUE Catalog to confirm eligibility before picking up an application