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 […]

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 […]

Qualities valued in a respiratory therapist

So you’re thinking about becoming a respiratory therapist, but do you have what it takes? In addition to developing certain skills and having an aptitude for technology and complex procedures, the best respiratory therapists need to possess other important qualities that will help them provide great patient care.1 Compassion Respiratory therapists work with patients who […]