Clinical Education - Getting the most out of it
Neonatal Care
What’s it like to work in a NICU environment? Is it for me? What can I expect at clinical or orientation?
Intensive Care Unit
In addition to working in the ICU, the therapist will also have to be knowledgeable about hospital wide initiatives, such as quality improvement, VAP, VAE, and infection control.
Pulmonary Function Testing
Not everyone’s cup of tea. But if you’re a numbers person and wish to find out more about compliance and airway resistance, this may be a career path for you.
ER and Trauma
This is a top favorite for new graduates that want the critical care experience, improve on clinical decision making, capture the adrenaline rush, and interaction with surgical procedures at the bedside. But don’t get burned out...
Examination
College and beyond
After graduating from an accredited program, the student will be require to obtain a national credential and an approved license. In some countries, the board credential in the home country is only required.
Respiratory Therapy Lectures offers an online study guide that covers patient assessment criteria, gathering pertinent data to make a clinical decision, and disease management for the soon-to-be or new graduate.
