Sanford Health Medical Center
Respiratory Care Program
General Information
Since 1989, Sanford Health Systems (formerly MeritCare) has been affiliated with North Dakota State University in offering the professional phase of a Bachelor of Science degree, major in Respiratory Care. The Sanford Health Respiratory Care Program enrolls up to 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 Sanford Health Respiratory Care program, Fargo, ND is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) (www.coarc.com), 1248 Harwood Road, Bedford, TX 76021-4244. Phone: (817) 283-2835.
RC 496-Tentative Internship Curriculum: 2012-2013
Fall 2012 (15 credits)
Class/Lab (August 20 - November 2) | Credits |
1. Advanced Anatomy & Physiology | 4 |
2. Gas/Humidity/Aerosol Therapy | 3 |
3. Pharmacology | 3 |
4. Respiratory Assessment | 3 |
5. Lab I | 1 |
6. Clinical I (Nov. 4 - Dec. 15)
| 1
|
Internship Orientation: August 13 |
Spring 2013 (15 credits)
Class/Lab (January 2-February 22) | Credits |
1. Adult Intensive Care I | 3 |
2. Mechanical Ventilation I | 2 |
3. Pathology I | 2 |
4. CPT/Hyperventilation | 2 |
5. Neonatal/Pediatrics I | 2 |
6. Lab II | 1 |
7. Clinical II (Feb. 24 - April 27)
| 3 |
Spring Break: One week in Clinical II
Summer 2013 (13 credits)
Class/Lab (April 29 - July 5) | Credits |
1. Airway Care | 2 |
2. Mechanical Ventilation II | 3 |
3. Pathology II | 2 |
4. Neonatal/Pediatrics II | 2 |
5. Adult Intensive Care II | 1 |
6. Pulmonary Function Testing | 1 |
7. Respiratory Home Care | 1 |
8. Lab III | 1 |
Summer Break: July 9-13
Fall 2013 (12 credits)
Clinical III (July 14-October 26) | Credits |
| 5 |
Class (July 14 - Oct. 26) Professional Issues | 3 |
RC 494 Specialty (following completion of RC 496 class/clinical requirements) | 4 |
NDSU Graduation: December 20, 2013
Therapist Certificate granted December 19, 2013
