Respiratory Therapy

Program Goals

The primary goal of the Respiratory Therapy program at Andrew College is to provide quality education in order to prepare graduates with demonstrated competence in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains of respiratory care practice as performed by registered respiratory therapists (RRTs). The goal of the Respiratory Therapy program is consistent with the mission of Andrew College. The faculty believes that graduates will be prepared for lives of servant leadership and will be able to serve the healthcare needs of this region and beyond.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon mastery of the course materials, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skills necessary to provide competent respiratory care
2. Acquire and analyze clinical data in accordance with appropriate standards of care, protocols, and clinical practice guidelines
3. Perform prescribed diagnostic studies related to cardiopulmonary functions
4. Develop, implement, and evaluate respiratory care plans
5. Manage patients with cardiopulmonary disease using evidence based practice
6. Manage life support activities
7. Provide patient, family, and community education promoting cardiopulmonary wellness and disease prevention
8. Respect the beliefs and values of all persons, demonstrate self-direction and practice in an ethical and professional manner in accordance with established policies and procedures
9. Demonstrate appropriate critical thinking skills, time management skills, interpersonal communication skills, and technical skills necessary to provide competent respiratory care in multidisciplinary care settings

Admission Requirements

1. Completed application to the Respiratory Therapy Program submitted by the application deadline (July 1)
2. Admission to Andrew College
3. Completion of all Learning Support requirements
4. Completion of Anatomy and Physiology I within five (5) years of admission and a grade of “C” or higher
5. Students may repeat a general course only one time to obtain a “C” or higher
6. GPA of 2.5 or above from high school and/or on all college work
7. Completion of College Health Form including current immunizations
8. Criminal background check*
9. Drug screen*
10. Liability Insurance (through the Andrew College Respiratory Therapy program)
11. Admission preference may be given to students with the highest GPA and those who have completed the most general education courses
12. Applicants who have earned less than a grade of “C” in two or more respiratory therapy courses while enrolled in a previous respiratory therapy program are not eligible for admission to the Andrew College Respiratory Therapy Program
13. Submission of copies of all professional licenses held by the applicant