Interview with Brendon Becker, New Respiratory Care Program Director at the Carrington College Phoenix Campus
Respiratory therapists are an essential part of every health care team. They work with patients from newborn through hospice care, helping to manage a variety of breathing and airway problems. These problems not only include chronic conditions but can also involve people who need emergency respiratory care after accidents, heart attacks or strokes. At Carrington […]
A Day in the Life of a Respiratory Therapist
If you’re one of the millions of Americans who have asthma or if you’ve ever had surgery, it’s likely that you’ve seen a respiratory therapist [1] in action. But do you know what a typical day in respiratory care is like? To give you an idea, we spent some time on the job with Bryan, a […]
What Will I Learn: Respiratory Care
If you’ve ever spent time in hospital or if you have asthma as millions of Americans do, the chances are good that you’ve seen a respiratory therapist [1] at work. But do you really know what they do? Here’s a quick look at what the Respiratory Care program [2] at Carrington College is all about. What does a […]
How to Know if Snoring is a Sign of a Bigger Problem
We all know someone who snores right? If you don’t know someone, then it might be you! We all joke about snorers and how they affect our eight hours, but how do we know if it’s a sign of a bigger problem? We talked with some students in Carrington’s Respiratory Care program to find out more. […]
Las Vegas Campus Helped Runners Scale the Strat
More than 650 climbers participated in Scale the Strat, the annual fundraiser for the American Lung Association. The goal? To promote lung health and preventing lung disease. The Stratosphere is the highest building west of the Mississippi River with 1,455 steps to climb to the top. Students and faculty members from the Respiratory Care program[1] […]
Las Vegas Campus Students Walk for the American Lung Association
Students from the Respiratory Care program at Carrington College Las Vegas campus walked for healthy lungs as participants in American Lung Association’s Lung Force Walk. The event raised more than $135,000 for the local American Lung Association in Nevada. More than 800 registered walkers attended the event and 35 of those walkers were from Carrington […]
Risks of Passive Smoking Still Prevalent Today
Though the harmful effects of cigarettes and tobacco products have long since been revealed, many Americans may have forgotten about the dangers of secondhand smoking. While legislation in recent history has removed smoking options from public areas in many states and advertising has been limited, millions of Americans still indulge in this habit. According to […]
Respiratory Care Spotlight – Meet James Paular
James Paular, 30, is studying to become a respiratory therapist at our Pleasant Hill, CA, campus. He started the Associate of Science degree program in Respiratory Care in February 2013, and hopes to earn his degree in February next year. James, a U.S. Army veteran, was recently named as a recipient of the Imagine America […]
How To Perform CPR: The Crucial CPR Steps You Should Know
Anybody can and anybody should learn how to perform CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation): According to the American Heart Association, a stunning 70% of Americans don’t know how what to do if somebody is experiencing a cardiac emergency because they don’t know how to administer CPR or they forgot the exact technique. This is especially alarming since […]
E-cigarettes could be subject to new regulations
Electronic cigarettes are the newest cause for debate among medical professionals, lawmakers and tobacco companies as the the devices become increasing popular. Recently, 29 state attorneys general have looked to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to impose tougher restrictions on the electronic devices, citing the risk e-cigarettes pose to the health of the nation’s youth. This […]
CPR 101
Heaven forbid you ever find yourself in a position where you need to give someone cardiopulmonary resuscitation, commonly referred to as CPR. However, if the situation calls for action, it’s important to be able to help an unresponsive person when their life is on the line. For those interested in learning this lifesaving technique, such […]
More dangers added to the list of health risks from smoking
Medical assistants, pharmacy technicians and nurses are all responsible for informing patients of the dangers of tobacco use. Still, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of every five deaths in the U.S. is related to smoking tobacco. The CDC has reported that nearly 21 percent of adults smoke. Male […]