Overview
Cardiopulmonary Laboratory Apprentice are allied healthcare professionals who use equipment to help physicians diagnose and treat diseases and illnesses related to the heart and lungs. The Cardiopulmonary Laboratory Apprentice program is an introduction to the delivery of respiratory care and cardiovascular technology. This program is designed to prepare the student for entry-level positions as a cardiopulmonary laboratory apprentice. Resident training is first conducted at the METC and then the student transitions to clinical training that is conducted at military and/or civilian medical treatment facilities. This program produces a major of Cardiopulmonary Laboratory Care in the degree.
Accreditation or Related Information: The Medical Education and Training Campus/College of Allied Health Sciences (Cardiopulmonary Laboratory Apprentice Program), located at the METC Branch Campus at JBSA Fort Sam Houston, Texas is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (WWW.COARC.COM).
Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
1248 Harwood Road
Bedford, TX 76021-4244
(817) 283-2835
Credentialing Information: Students will take the national certification exam for credentialing as Certified Respiratory Therapists by the National Board for Respiratory Care (WWW.NBRC.ORG) upon completion of the program.
This program holds specialized national accreditation that is maintained through the Medical Education Training Campus (METC).
Degree Requirements
Program Requirements: