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MeritCare Medical Center
Respiratory Care Program
General Information

Since 1989, MeritCare Health Systems has been affiliated with North Dakota State University in offering the professional phase of a Bachelor of Science degree, major in Respiratory Care. The MeritCare Respiratory Care Program enrolls 12 students annually and offers a curriculum leading to a registered respiratory therapist (RRT) status in the profession of Respiratory Care. Upon completion of the 15-month internship, a certificate of completion is awarded, qualifying the intern to apply for the National Board for Respiratory Care exams. Completion of an additional four-week clinical specialty is needed to obtain the baccalaureate degree. The MeritCare RC program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

RC 496-Internship Curriculum: 2007-2008

Summer Session:
May 14-July 27

Credits

Clinical I:
August 5-September 8

Weeks

1. Advanced Anatomy & Physiology

3

1. Adult RC (MC & MCSU)

2

2. Gas/Humidity/Aerosol Therapy

2

2. EKG/Telemetry

1

3. Pharmacology

2

3. Lead Therapist

1

4. Respiratory Assessment

2

5. Medical Terminology

1

6. Lab I

1

TOTAL CREDITS REGISTERED FOR SUMMER SESSION - 11

Internship Orientation: May 14-16
Internship Classes begin May 17
Summer Breaks: June 17-23; July 29-August 4

Fall Session:
September 10-October 26

Credits

Clinical II:
October 28-December 15

Weeks

1. Adult Intensive Care I

3

1. Adult RC (CCS)

1

2. Mechanical Ventilation I

2

2. Lead Therapist

1

3. Pathology I

2

3. Children's RC (PICU/Peds)

2

4. CPT/Hyperventilation

1

4. Innovis

1

5. Neonatal/Pediatrics I

1

5. Pulmonary Medicine Clinic

1

6. Lab II

1

6. Pulmonary Rehab

1

TOTAL CREDITS REGISTERED FALL SEMESTER - 12

Thanksgiving break: November 22 & 23
Christmas break: December 16-January 1

Spring Session:
January 2-February 22

Credits

Clinical III:
February 24-June 6

Weeks

Airway Care

2

Adult RC (3M, ICU, CCU)

4

Mechanical Ventilation II

2

Children's RC

3

Pathology II

2

Critical Care Medicine

1

Neonatal/Pediatrics II

2

VA Medical Center

1

Adult Intensive Care II

1

Home Care

1

Professional Issues

1

Anesthesia/OR

1

Pulmonary Function Testing

1

Pulmonary Function Testing

1

Respiratory Home Care

1

Sleep Medicine

1

Lab III

1

Boards/Exit Evals.

1

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