Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care
Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care
The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care (pronounced: /ˈbætʃələr ɒv ˈsaɪəns ɪn rɛspɪrətɔːri keər/) is an undergraduate degree program that prepares students for a career in respiratory care. The program typically includes coursework in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and medical ethics, as well as clinical training in respiratory care techniques.
Etymology
The term "Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care" is derived from the Latin baccalaureus scientiae, meaning "bachelor of science", and the English term "respiratory care", which refers to the healthcare discipline focused on the treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation, and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system.
Related Terms
- Respiratory Therapist: A healthcare professional who specializes in providing treatment for all types of patients, ranging from premature infants whose lungs are not fully developed to elderly people with lung disease.
- Pulmonology: The branch of medicine that deals with the causes, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases affecting the lungs.
- Cardiopulmonary: Pertaining to both the heart and the lungs and their functions.
- Respiratory Therapy: Medical specialty focused on the treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation, and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care
- Wikipedia's article - Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care
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