UMDNJ - SHRP Respiratory Programs
A respiratory therapist (RT) is
an allied health specialist who performs therapeutic and diagnostic
procedures in the care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities
associated with the cardiopulmonary system. Whenever breathing is an issue, RTs are there. Duties include, but are not
limited to:
- Diagnosing lung and breathing disorders and recommending treatment methods.
- Interviewing patients and doing chest physical exams to determine what kind of therapy is best for their condition.
- Consulting with physicians to recommend a change in therapy, based on your evaluation of the patient.
- Analyzing breath, tissue, and blood specimens to determine levels of oxygen and other gases.
- Managing ventilators and artificial airway devices for patients who can’t breathe normally on their own.
- Responding to Code Blue or other urgent calls for care.
- Educating patients and families about lung disease so they can maximize their recovery.
Click on About the Profession to learn more about this exiciting career.
| The SHRP Program in Respiratory Care North in Newark includes three degree options: |
iMPORTANT!
The start date for the Respiratory Care Program-North Academic Year 2012-2013 has been changed to September 2012 (Fall'12 Semester)
Click here to read the announcements.
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| The SHRP Program in Respiratory Therapy South in Stratford includes two degree options: |
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About the Rutgers-UMDNJ Integration
The UMDNJ-SHRP Respiratory Therapy Programs will be transferred to Rutgers, effective July 1, 2013. As a result of this integration, you will see changes to this website. Learn more about the Rutgers-UMDNJ Integration. (link to http://ru-umdnjtogether.rutgers.edu/)
Both respiratory care programs are part of the Primary Care Department in the School of Health Related Professions.
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