Respiratory therapists treat persons with respiratory problems.
This treatment may range from giving temporary relief to patients with chronic asthma or emphysema, to giving emergency care to victims of heart failure, stroke, drowning, or shock. They are among the first medical specialists called for emergency treatment of acute respiratory conditions arising from head injury or drug poisoning. They work mainly in hospital intensive care units with critically ill patients. Application packets may be picked up from the WCC Office of Admissions. Admission to the program in future years will be based on the priority number received.