Advanced Technical Certificate without Financial Aid Eligibility
College of Health Sciences
Advanced Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Certificate
RESNPS-ATC
Effective Beginning Catalog Term: Fall 2019 (565).
The requirements shown below are valid beginning Fall 2019 (565), and may not reflect degree requirements for current students. Current students should visit My SPC and view My Learning Plan to see specific degree requirements for their effective term.
Program Leadership Information
Steven Hardt
Program Director
727-341-3627
Program Summary
This program will enable currently licensed and credentialed Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs) to assess and develop their skills in neonatal and pediatric respiratory care, including, but not limited to the areas of advanced assessment, resuscitation, airway and ventilator management, pharmacology, and specialty gas administration. This program will also assist the practitioner in preparing for the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) Neonatal Pediatric Specialty (NPS) exam.
Florida CIP Code
351090866 - Respiratory Care ATC
Federal CIP Code
51.0908 - Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.
Job Related Opportunities
Upon successful completion of this program the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) will have increased practice opportunity in neonatal and pediatric critical care areas and modalities.
Admission Rules
Successful completion of a regionally accredited and Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) approved program. Must hold a current and valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and license.
Graduation Rules
Successful completion of all program courses with a minimum grade of "C".