In honor of Respiratory Care week, current IUP Respiratory Care students will be at the Library Atrium with information on the IUP Respiratory Care program, in addition to providing sweet treats, to celebrate this life-saving profession.
Respiratory therapists, or RTs, provide care for patients with heart and lung problems. They often treat people who have asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, cystic fibrosis, and sleep apnea, but also those experiencing a heart attack or suffering a stroke. They perform diagnostic tests for lung capacity, administer breathing treatments, record a patient's progress, and consult with physicians and surgeons on continuing care.
To learn more about IUP’s Respiratory Care program please visit the Respiratory Care Program website.