The Community College of Philadelphia offers an Associate in Applied Science Degree in respiratory care technology. Students in the program are trained in bothdiagnostic and therapeutic practices. Diagnostic training includes the diagnosis and analysis of cardiopulmonary diseases and abnormalities in addition to the analysis of respiratory anatomy. Conversely, therapeutic training teaches students how to use oxygen and gas devices along with resuscitation methods. The school also provides practical training in the form of clinical trials at several Philadelphia hospitals and medical schools. To be eligible for the program, students must have maintained a minimum of a C grade or better in high school biology and algebra. Plus, students may be required to take a pre-admissions test in addition to undergoing a scheduled interview with the program director.
Community College of Philadelphia
1700 Spring Garden St.
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215-751-8010
ccp.edu
The slogan of Temple Lung Center is "Breathe Easier, Live Longer, and Enjoy a Better Quality of Life." According to the center's website, more than 9,000 patients are treated for respiratory illnesses there each year. Advanced treatment options include pneumonia, sarcoidosis, sleep apnea, and bronchitis. For physicians seeking advanced training in respiratory therapy, the center provides a network of physician educators and physician scientists to train in the analysis and treatment of the respiratory system. This training is offered through the center's three-year fellowship program. On completion, physician students receive certification in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. Additionally, students may continue study through a variety of research programs such as physiology, cell biology and molecular biology.
Temple Lung Center
3401 N. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19140
215-707-2237
pulmonary.templehealth.org
CHI Institute offers an associate degree in respiratory care. Students in this program work under the instruction and supervision of a physician teacher on a number of tasks that include monitoring patients under treatment, assisting patients with breathing devices, and performing pulmonary testing. Classroom curricula includes: anatomy, physiology (both with an emphasis on pulmonary care), pharmacology (the study of drugs effects on patients) and neonatal and pediatric respiratory care. Interested applicants should submit a high school diploma or GED certificate, complete the admissions application, remit the admissions fee and interview with an admissions representative from the school.
CHI Institute
177 Franklin Mills Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19154
215-612-6600
franklin-mills.chitraining.com