COURSE CURRICULUM

The Student Learning Outcomes for the Respiratory Care program at Gannon University focus on preparing graduates with the knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors necessary for successful practice in respiratory care and sleep medicine. Students develop competence in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains, ensuring they have the knowledge, technical abilities, and professional conduct expected of registered respiratory therapists (RRTs) and sleep disorder specialists (SDS).The program emphasizes clinical proficiency, enabling students to assess, diagnose, and manage patients with respiratory conditions and sleep-related disorders. Students gain practical experience using advanced respiratory and polysomnography equipment, applying evidence-based practices to deliver safe and effective patient care.In addition to clinical training, the curriculum prepares students for leadership roles in the field by incorporating learning objectives related to management, education, research, and advanced clinical practice. Graduates are equipped to take on responsibilities in healthcare teams, contribute to the development of respiratory care practices, and pursue opportunities for professional growth and specialization.Overall, Gannon’s Respiratory Care program ensures students acquire the essential knowledge, technical skills, and ethical foundation needed to excel as respiratory therapists or sleep disorder specialists while preparing them to assume leadership roles and advance the field through practice, education, and research.