RNSG 2323 — Nursing Practicum III ......................................................................................................................... 3
Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care The Respiratory Care program meets the requirements for approval by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). The course combines didactic, laboratory, and clinical learning experiences. Respiratory Care as a profession is concerned with the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases and abnormalities. The respiratory care practitioner can work in a variety of arenas including: hospitals, physician clinics, home-care settings, and medical sales. Sophisticated equipment is used in the treatment of such lung disorders as asthma, emphysema, pneumonia, and bronchitis. Practitioners also provide patient and community education. Respiratory care practitioners are important members of the critical care team in hospital intensive care units and emergency transport teams. This program requires application and acceptance to be enrolled. Students successfully completing the program requirements are awarded an Associate of Applied Science degree and will make an application to the NBRC for Therapist Multiple Choice (TMC) Examination. Upon successful completion of the Respiratory Care program at Black River Technical College, graduates will be qualified to sit for the NBRC credentialing exam. Licensure regulations vary widely from state to state and successful completion of the program does not guarantee professional licensure. Professional licensure in Arkansas is regulated by the Ark