Description
This workshop introduces students to careers focused on respiratory care. Students will delve into the role of Pulmonologists and other respiratory care specialists, exploring their scope of practice, common respiratory conditions, and diagnostic tools used in the field. Additionally, students will examine the education and training pathways, practice locations, and salary ranges associated with careers in pulmonology.
Objectives
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Define Pulmonology and explain the role of a Pulmonologist.
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Identify key components of the respiratory system.
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Investigate common respiratory conditions and the diagnostic tools used in their detection.
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Explore educational requirements, training, salary ranges, and practice locations for careers in respiratory medicine.
Resources
- Respiratory Care PowerPoint
- "Pulmonologist: What I Do"- Pulmonologist: What I Do - Vickie Shannon Career Girls Role Model
- Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine – Glen Van Otteren, MD - Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine - Glenn Van Otteren, MD
- Inside the world of Pulmonology (Medicine Deconstructed with Cedric Jamie Rutland MD) - Inside the world of Pulmonology
- UCSF Fresno's Pulmonology and Critical Care Fellowship - UCSF Fresno’s Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship
- 3D Models: Visible Body | A 3D Virtual Tour of the Lungs: Visible Body | A 3D Virtual Tour of the Lungs
Activity Options
- Small Group Discussion Option: At the end of the PowerPoint presentation is a slide of other respiratory specialties. Students are tasked with looking up these careers in small groups so that they can share out with the group. Students should consider the following questions:
- What education is required?
- Years
- Degree
- Hours of Training
- Licensure
- Continuing Medical Education Hours
- What role or care does this professional provide?
- What tools does this provider use?
- Where do they generally provide services?
- What is the salary range?