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Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory therapy is a college major that prepares students to care for patients with breathing and lung problems. Students learn how to assess, treat, and manage conditions relating to the respiratory system. The program includes courses in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and medical equipment, along with hands-on clinical training in hospitals or healthcare settings. Respiratory therapy majors develop strong technical, critical thinking, and patient care skills. After completing the program, graduates are prepared to become licensed respiratory therapists and work in hospitals, emergency rooms, intensive care units, or home healthcare.

 

Getting Started:

Welcome to the Research Guide for Respiratory Therapy. This guide is tailored to help you navigate the wealth of information available through Davis Library, including books, articles, and much more. Whether you're working on a class project, conducting research, or just exploring, you'll find valuable resources here.

Use the side navigation tabs to find the information you are looking for:

  • 'The Research Process' explains how to conduct initial research in the library.
  • 'Finding Resources' has information on finding books and articles.
  • 'Citing Resources' has information on organizing your research and citing it properly in your work.
  • 'Additional Resources' contains links to relevant resources for your topic that exist outside of the library.

Purpose:

  • Supporting Research: Research guides provide students, researchers, and faculty with curated resources and guidance on specific subjects or courses. They offer access to relevant books, articles, databases, websites, and other academic resources.

  • Enhancing Information Literacy: By offering tutorials, tips, and guides on how to effectively search for and evaluate information, research guides help users develop critical information literacy skills.

  • Centralizing Resources: Research guides serve as a centralized platform where libraries can organize and present their resources in an accessible and user-friendly manner. This includes subject-specific resources, study aids, and instructional materials.

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