Department of Respiratory Care

New to the Respiratory Care Website: 

• RC Student Handbook 2011
• RC FAQ
• CoARC Accreditation Link: Click on the CoARC link in the left column for outcome data for CRT/RRT credentialing success, Attrition, Job Placement, Total number enrolled students, and Total number of graduates for all RC programs in the US

RC Awards Night

Each year the Department of Respiratory Care celebrates our outstanding students in RC Awards Night ceremony.  This year, on Friday, April 13, students and their family/friends enjoyed an evening of special recognition for their accomplishments.

Scholarly Achievement (GPA 3.40-3.69)

(Left to Right) Brent Roberts, Lauren Elford, Felipe Arellano, Benjamin Velazquez, Piper Shannon, Aracely Martinez, Samantha Blondell, Krizia Martinez. (Not pictured: Mary Davis, Diana Ibrahim, Evan Perez, Giau Nguyen)

Academic Excellence (GPA 3.70-4.0)

(Left to Right) Trung Nguyen, Russell Wuertzer, Alyssa Strauss, Erica Talamantez, Adryn Jester, Tymonee Stanley. (Not pictured: Stelle Barile, Tracy Smith)

RC Outstanding Student for 2012 -- Aracely Martinez

Sam W. Marshall Scholarship

(Left to Right) Alyssa Strauss, Brandy Molina, Samantha Blondell.

Lambda Beta National Honor Society for Respiratory Care

The 2012 Lambda Beta inductees for the Naitonal Honor Society for Respiratory Care are (Left to Right): Trung Nguyen, Felipe Arellano, Alyssa Strauss, Russel Wuertzer, Adryn Jester, Piper Shannon, Krizia Martinez, Lauren Elford, Benjamin Velazquez. (Not pictured: Diana Ibrahim &  Evan Perez)

2012 Respiratory Care Awards Night

Jorge Rodriguez--MD Anderson Leader

A great example of leadership can be found in Houston at MD Anderson in the Respiratory Care Department.  Just ask Texas State RC Grad Jorge Rodriguez about the opportunities his BSRC degree has opened up for him there.  Recently, Jorge co-authored an article on Ensuring Adequate Nutrition Support for the Ventilated Patient" An Interdisciplinary Approach with a fellow healthcare professional from the pharmacy department.  MD Anderson publishes Critical Decisions as a continuing education publication for dietitians and respiratory therapist.  Click on the link:  tmp/fckeditor/7d274a29-38ad-11e1-87b0-016969c7c608/CD_1.pdf  or the pdf below and learn how important it is to make sure mechanical ventilator patients in the ICU have enough nutrition and calories for weaning trials.  GOOD JOB, JORGE!! We are proud of you!

Graduate Certificate in Polysomnographic Technology for RTs and other Allied Health/Nursing Professionals

The Department of Respiratory Care is pleased to offer a graduate certificate in Polysomnographic Technology.  The PSG program is the only program offered at the graduate level in the nation and provides 15 graduate hours in sleep technology that may be applied toward graduate degrees, such as the Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (MSIS) degree.  Following the 9-month graduate certificate program, students will receive a graduate certificate from Texas State and notation on their graduate transcript denoting the certificate.  Specific tracks are available for all credentialed respiratory therapist or any licensed healthcare professional seeking an opportunity to enter the sleep medicine profession with the Registered  Polysomnographic Technologists (RPSGT) or a Sleep Disorder Specialist (SDS) national credentials.  RTs with a bachelor's degree or Allied Health Professionals/Nurses with a bachelor's degree are eligible to apply.

Sleep studies, or polysomnography, is an exciting area of healthcare in which the sleep profession perform technical &  diagnostic evaluations of a broad range of sleep disorders.  Respiratory Therapist represent a large portion of the sleep technology workforce. For more information, check under the "Degrees & Programs" tab above.

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)

This spring, the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia offered an incredible national conference for graduating seniors from BSRC Programs called "Rx for Success."  Seniors were invited to compete for an all expense-paid trip to Philadelphia to tour the CHOP facility and interview with the Respiratory Therapy Staff regarding the amazing things being done there.  Six of our senior ladies were chosen and represented Texas State as the largest number of students from any RC Program in the country and were known as the "Texas Ladies" in Phili!  Below are some pictures and reflections of their experiences they wished to share. Our six STARS in the center photo below are (Left-to-Right) Whitley Joiner, Ashley Marks, Sarah Porter, Amanda Johnston, Aimee Holt, and Olivia Williams.  THANKS ladies and a very special thanks to CHOP!

CHOP "Rx for Success"

RCSA Fund-raiser at PLUCKERS--CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES!

BSRC Students BREATHING LIFE into Texas State!

Polysomnography/Sleep Study Resources

Clinical Education