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Department of Cardiopulmonary Science


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Respiratory Therapy Track

 

(Respiratory Therapy / Polysomnography)

 

Respiratory Therapy brochure






Student Cardiovascular Technology Track


Cardiovascular Sonography brochure

 

(Echocardiography / Vascular  Ultrasound)

 

 

 

Next class starts May 2009. Application deadline is March 1, 2009.

 

 

          QuickTime Respiratory Therapy Videos

 

          Windows Media Respiratory Therapy Videos  

 

The Department of Cardiopulmonary Science offers a bachelor’s degree in Cardiopulmonary Science. The Department provides professional preparation in the allied health specialties of respiratory therapy (including polysomnography) and noninvasive cardiovascular technology (cardiac and vascular ultrasound). Applicants choose whether to enter the respiratory therapy track OR the cardiovascular technology track.

The Department’s program in advanced respiratory therapy education is  accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care:

                                                                           1248 Harwood Rd.
                                                                       Bedford, TX 76021-4244
                                                                              817-283-2835
                                                                              www.coarc.com

The Department’s program in echocardiography/noninvasive cardiovascular technology is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology.

                                       Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
                                                                           1361 Park Street
                                                                         Clearwater, FL 33756
                                                                               727-210-2350
                                                                              www.caahep.org