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Joe Ciarlo, BS, RRT, RCP
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jciarlo@christianacare.org



The Respiratory Care Program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).

Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
1248 Harwood Road, Bedford, Texas 76021-4244 - (817) 283-2835

Respiratory care practitioners specialize in the management, treatment and evaluation of patients who have breathing problems. They work as a member of a critical care team, helping people with potentially life threatening lung disorders such as pneumonia, emphysema or asthma. Graduates choose whether to work with patients in hospitals, clinics or home settings. In the Respiratory Care Program, students work in a hospital with experienced professionals to learn techniques critical to the improvement of the patient's health.

If you would like to learn more about
the profession, below are some links that might interest you

You'll Learn

» How to make patients more comfortable

» To assess patient's respiratory needs

» Comprehensive patient evaluation and care

» Skill development for the practice of respiratory care

» Subject matter covered on national credentialing and licensure examinations

» Additional knowledge, skills and abilities essential to your success on the job

You'll Earn

» An excellent salary usually starting at $39,600 per year or higher

» The opportunity for a flexible work schedule part-or full-time, shift work or weekends

» A choice of work environments including hospitals, health care facilities, and home health services

» Good potential for career advancement in health care or industry

» A respected position as a specialist on the medical care team

» The ability to be independent in your daily activities