Welcome to the Department of Cardiopulmonary Science
Department of Cardiopulmonary Science
Mission Statement
The Department of Cardiopulmonary Science at LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans seeks to graduate a knowledgeable, diverse, compassionate, and critically thinking group of students who will become tomorrow's leaders in health care. We use a combination of time-honored and innovative teaching methods (including advanced simulation) in a challenging curriculum that promotes understanding rather than rote memorization. Our use of a variety of clinical sites ensures that graduates will be comfortable with potential employers of respiratory therapists and cardiovascular sonographers.
Five Core Values:
- Competency
- Integrity
- Compassion
- Knowledge
- Advocacy
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Cardiovascular Sonography
3-year Graduation Cycle: 2020-2022
24
Number of Graduates
24
Number of graduates attempting SPI exam
100%
SPI exam pass rate
24
Number of graduates attempting Adult Echocardiography exam
92%
Adult Echocardiography exam first-time pass rate
96%
Positive placement
Respiratory Therapy
3-year Graduation Cycle: 2020-2022
88%
Retention (based on enrollment date, not graduation date)
100%
Job placement
100%
Acceptance Rate
100%
TMC High Cut Score Pass Rate
100%
Overall employer satisfaction
100%
Overall graduate satisfaction
About Us
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 cardiovascular sonography (cardiac and vascular ultrasound). Applicants choose whether to enter the respiratory therapy track OR the cardiovascular sonography track.
