Renown and Great Basin College Launch 18-month Respiratory Therapist Training Program
Great Basin College and Renown Health are partnering to bring the first Respiratory Therapy training program to educate new healthcare professionals to meet the growing needs of the community . This program will train respiratory therapists as part of a healthcare team to help diagnose , treat and manage conditions to help restore or maintain lung and breathing function .
With the generosity of grant funders , the Leona M . and Harry B . Helmsley Charitable Trust and the Health Resources and Services Administration , Great Basin College will launch the first and only available program of its kind in support of several rural northern Nevada communities . According to project leads , the program and the trained respiratory therapists will bring great value to the community and healthcare system .
“ Investing in the training of new respiratory therapists is crucial to meeting Renown ’ s mission of providing essential services for our community ,” says Brian Erling , MD , MBA , CEO & President , Renown Health . “ These professionals help patients manage respiratory conditions and their expertise makes a difference in the lives of others . By equipping them with the latest knowledge and hands-on experience , we ensure that our patients receive the best possible care during their most crucial moments . Respiratory therapists are important members of the critical care team , which is why we are proud to partner with Great Basin College to establish the first training program for our region ."
The program is an accelerated 18-month program resulting in an Associate of Applied Science in Cardio- Respiratory Care Science degree . It ' s incredibly high-tech , uses leading-edge training equipment , and provides real-world experience to students .
In-person classes will be offered at GBC campuses in Elko and Winnemucca and at Renown Health in Reno . Applications will open this June and are due October 31 , 2024 . The first program courses will begin in the Spring of 2025 . There are very specific prerequisites for the program and students can visit the program page for more information .
The Associate of Applied Science Cardio-Respiratory Care Science program will be offered at Great Basin College at the Elko , Winnemucca , and Reno locations and is currently in the process of seeking CoARC accreditation for a respiratory care program . However Great Basin College can provide no assurance that accreditation will be granted by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care ( CoARC ) 264 Precision Blvd , Telford , TN 37690 ( 817 ) 283-2835 . Accreditation is presumed to be finalized around November 2024 .
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