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Notice of Program Closure
In keeping with its decision to focus on baccalaureate and higher degree programs, Indiana University Northwest has made a decision to discontinue the Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy program. After August, 2008, no further students will be admitted to this program, and the last students will graduate in December 2009.
Graduates of this program should be advised that academic transcripts
will continue to be available from the Office of the Registrar of
Indiana University Northwest in perpetuity and clinical files will
be kept as required. If you need further information, please
contact Beverly Lewis-Burton at 219-980-6863 or Professor Carolyn
DeWitt, Program Director at 219-980-6955. After December 2009
contact the Allied Health Sciences office at 219-980-6899. |
DEGREE: Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy
ACADEMIC
FEATURES:
A minimum of two years is required to complete work for the associate
degree in respiratory therapy. Students considering part-time enrollment
may elect to complete the prerequisites for program admission on a part-time
basis. The professional year of the program requires a full time commitment
of 16 consecutive months.
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Student, Kim King, performs incentive spirometry treatment at
St. Anthony Medical Center, Crown Point, IN. |
Prerequisites
| Course |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| ENG |
W131 |
Elementary Composition |
3 |
| PHSL |
P261 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology I |
4 |
| MATH |
M014 |
Basic Algebra |
3 |
| PHSL |
P262 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology II |
4 |
| CHEM |
C101 |
Elementary Chemistry I |
3 |
| CHEM |
C121 |
Elementary Chemistry Laboratory |
2 |
|
|
Total |
19 |
| General Education Requirements |
| PSY |
P101 |
Introductory Psychology I |
3 |
| SPCH |
S121 |
Public Speaking or |
|
|
S122 |
Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
| MICR |
M200 |
Introductory Microbiology |
4 |
|
|
Total |
10 |
| Professional Year |
| Fall Semester |
| AHLT |
F105 |
Pharmacology for Respiratory Practitioner |
2 |
| AHLT |
F205 |
Respiratory Care I |
3 |
| AHLT |
F270 |
Gas Therapy |
2 |
| AHLT |
F271 |
Resuscitation & Airway Management |
1 |
| AHLT |
F272 |
Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology |
3 |
|
|
Total |
11 |
| Spring Semester |
| AHLT |
F181 |
Clinical Education I (16 hrs./wk. X 14 = 224 hrs.) |
3 |
| AHLT |
F202 |
Respiratory Care II |
3 |
| AHLT |
F253 |
Diagnostic Testing & Monitoring |
5 |
| AHLT |
F273 |
Principles & Management of Ventilators |
4 |
|
|
Total |
15 |
| Summer Session |
| AHLT |
F182 |
Clinical Education II (24 hrs./wk. X 14 = 336 hrs.) |
6 |
|
| Fall Semester |
| AHLT |
F274 |
Neonatal & Pediatric Respiratory Care |
3 |
| AHLT |
F275 |
Comprehensive Clinical Education III |
8 |
|
|
(32 hrs./wk. X 14 = 448 hrs.) |
| AHLT |
F276 |
Seminar Course in Preparing for RRT |
1 |
|
|
Total |
12 |
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Student, Marie Ruiz, gives aerosolized medication at St. Anthony
Medical Center, Crown Point, IN |
PROGRAM
SPECIAL FEATURES:
Respiratory care practitioners work under the direction of a physician and
assist in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary
disorders. In the area of diagnosis, respiratory care practitioners measure
the capacity of a patient's lungs to determine if there is impaired function.
They draw and analyze blood samples to determine the levels of oxygen, carbon
dioxide, and other gases in order to assess the best course of treatment
for a particular patient. Respiratory care practitioners are responsible
for ongoing monitoring and management of their patients. Patients treated
by respiratory care practitioners range from premature infants to the elderly.
People with chronic lung problems, such as asthma or emphysema, may receive
treatment from a respiratory care practitioner. These health care professionals
are present during high-risk deliveries, where a premature infant may be
at risk for breathing complications. Respiratory care practitioners are
members of the response teams that answer patient emergencies in the hospital.
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Student, Marie Ruiz, Assesses student Melissa Glorioso, BiPaP
at St. Anthony Medical Center, Crown Point, IN. |
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Student, Noelle Schneider, inserts a breathing tube at St. Margaret
Mercy Healthcare Centers, Hammond, IN. |
FACULTY FEATURES:
Carolyn DeWitt, MPA, BSN,RN,
RRT, Interim Program Director
Loshay Willis, MBA., RRT, Interim
Director of Clinical Education
Clinical Sites: St. Anthony
Medical Center, Crown Point; Community
Hospital, Munster; The
Methodist Hospital of Gary, Inc., Gary & Merrillville; St.
Margaret Mercy
Healthcare Centers, Hammond; and Porter
Memorial Hospital, Valparaiso.
ACCREDITATIONS:
Accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
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Student, Diana Rosales, and Nurse perform CPR at St. Margaret's
Hospital, Hammond, Indiana. |
Graduates of the program are
eligible to take the entry-level examination and registry examination
offered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Requirements for NBRC registry are as follows:
- Completion of an accredited registry program in respiratory therapy;
and
- Successful completion of both written and clinical simulation registry
examinations.
Phone: (219) 980-6548 or 980-6955
Web: http://www.iun.edu/~ahealth
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Student, Diana Rosales, performs a breathing test in a "body
box" at St. Margaret's Hospital, Hammond, Indiana. |
CAREER OPTIONS:
The need for respiratory care practitioners is expected to grow faster
than the national average for all job growth. As the number of elderly
people increases, the need for respiratory care will increase as well.
As treatment advances for heart attack and accident victims, premature
babies, and AIDS patients, the demand for respiratory care will grow.
Currently there is a shortage of respiratory care practitioners across
the country. Approximately 100,000 respiratory care practitioners are
employed today, and it is expected that there will be openings for another
49,000 individuals by the year 2005.
The respiratory care profession has a bright future with a great deal
of job security and opportunity for advancement. Once you enter the profession,
you may want to specialize in an area such as neonatal care, cardiopulmonary
diagnostics, helicopter transport, critical care, education, or management.
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Student, Noelle Schneider, draws aterial blood at St. Margaret
Mercy Healthcare Centers, Hammond, Indiana. |
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and Breath Video
PROGRAM
ADMISSIONS PROCESS:
- High school graduate.
- Complete all prerequisite courses; and
- Submit an application for admission to the Respiratory Care Program
by April 1 of the year in which all prerequisite courses will be completed.
It is strongly suggested that the applicant have a high school background
in chemistry, physics, algebra (two courses), and biology.
A student applying to IU Northwest without the recommended high school course
work will not be denied admission to the program on that basis. However,
it is the belief of the program faculty that these high school courses will
enhance performance in the science courses taken at IUN. PROFESSIONAL
ORGANIZATIONS: |
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