Respiratory Care

Respiratory care is vital in life saving and life support situations. Respiratory therapists are involved in the treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation, and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. These patients may be in newborn nurseries, surgical and medical units, emergency rooms, intensive care units, extended care facilities, and homes. Students will get handson experience with patients at local hospitals.

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Faculty Profile

Contact Information

Phone: 914-606-6883
Office location: HSB # 19
Email: jose.quinones@sunywcc.edu
Title: Department/Curriculum Chairperson
Department/Division: Respiratory Care/ School of Health Careers, Technology and Applied Learning

Degree Information:

Masters in Science – Gerontology- College of New Rochelle
Bachelors of Art- Health Education – Lehman College, A.A.S.
Respiratory Therapy – Manhattan Community College

Courses Taught: Respiratory Care: lectures, labs, clinicals

Honors and Awards:

Adult Critical Care Specialist
Neonatal-Pediatric Specialist
Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist
Lambda Beta Honor Society
Joseph & Sophia Ables Endowed Chair Holder
SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
NISOD Excellence in Teaching Award

Publications and Presentations:Lecturer: HVRDA symposium, Lecturer: American Lung Association Hudson Valley Chapter

Institution Service or Academic Service:

Annual Board Exam Review Course (14 CEU’s granted to participants)
Annual Respiratory Care Seminar (10 CEU’s granted to participants)
Academic Advisor, various Search & Screen Committee’s, past Central Committee member
Curriculum Chairperson
Program Director

Courses You Will Take

Program Learning Outcomes

About Westchester Community College

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Nearly 33% of Westchester Community College students receive some form of financial aid. Financial Aid is available to students who qualify. In addition, the Westchester Community College Foundation offers $1.6 million in scholarships annually.

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The Westchester Community College Athletic Department sponsors thirteen different intercollegiate athletic teams in various sports. The roster of sports offered includes Men’s Baseball, Women's Softball, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Men’s and Women’s Bowling, Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's and Women's Track and Field, Men’s Soccer, and Women’s Volleyball. Visit the Vikings Athletics website for schedules, reports, and more.

Locations

We’re accessible: Public transit-friendly main campus and extension locations. Online classes for wherever you are. Valhalla (main campus); extension sites in New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, Yonkers, Shrub Oak, Mahopac, Ossining, Port Chester and Peekskill (Center for the Digital Arts) and White Plains (Center for the Arts).

Transfer Pathways

Excelsior College
The College of Westchester

After successfully completing your studies at Westchester Community College you can transfer almost anywhere, in-state or out-of-state. NYS residents are also guaranteed admission to a SUNY four-year campus.

Career Opportunities

Job title	Median Salary	Salary Range
Respiratory Therapist	$74,389	$58,109 – $95,126
Respiratory Therapy Technician	$65,946	$42,125 – $83,447

Some jobs may require transfer and completion of four-year degree or more education. Salary info retrieved from: sunywcc.emsicc.com

Contact Information

Curriculum Chair: Prof. Jose Quinones
Email: Jose.Quinones@sunywcc.edu

Department Chair: Patrick Barrette
Telephone: 914-606-6001
Email: patrick.barrette@sunywcc.edu

Director Clinical Education Respiratory Care: Michael Petrone
Telephone: 914-606-6577
Email: michael.petrone@sunywcc.edu

Department/Division: Respiratory Care/School of Health Career, Technologies and Applied Learning

School: Health Careers, Technology and Applied Learning
Academic Dept: Allied Health Careers
HEGIS: 5215

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