Kettering College - Pacemaker Yearbook (Kettering, OH)

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Big and getting bigger. That is a good way to describe the field of respiratory therapy. According to Bob Harwood, director of the pro- gram, “The field was big when I graduated seven years ago and to- day it is still going strong.” The job market for therapists is excellent. That is the reason for all the new additions to the program. New to the students this year are several things. The instructors are publishing a clinical procedure book including goals and objec- tives the students will use throughout their training. The book is an asset to the student because it can be used as part of their resumk. As the student per- forms procedures properly the in- structor checks it off showing that the student is experienced. Bob Harwood feels the book will help the students set goals for themselves. Another addition is specialized rotations. This unique type of teaching has been a great learning experience for the summer semester. As a senior the student chooses a specialized area and does research work. The student has the opportunity to use the facilities of St. Elizabeth’s, Childrens Medical Center and Good Samaritan. The student is then required to turn in a research paper. A third addition to the year is a seminar to help the students pass their state test. By giving the stu- dent a similar test the instructors hope to help the therapist improve their preparation for the real test. Respiratory therapy at KCMA is an expanding program. Through its unique teaching and expanding curriculum the program will con- tinue to grow.