HCW 101 - Respiratory Internship 1

Institution:

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

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Description:

Provides students who are enrolled in HACCs Respiratory Therapist AS degree with opportunity to continue to develop their patient assessment, management and critical thinking skills beyond the structured clinical/didactic components of the degree. Students must be under direct supervision of a licensed respiratory therapist during this internship. Students are able to make a smooth transition from the student role to that of a staff therapist role by improving patient care skills and reducing the probability of role conflict upon entry into a staff position. Students must pass a written examination given by the program director with a 74% or higher. Students have one attempt to take and pass the exam. Enrollment is restricted to those students who are currently enrolled in the Respiratory Therapist AS degree. Prerequisites: RESP 170 and 205 with grade of C or higher; ; Successful completion (74% or higher) on written examination; must be currently enrolled in the Respiratory Therapist AS. Co-requisites: RESP 210 and 235.

Credits:

11.20

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.hacc.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 780-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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