I was undecided about my future, but I knew I desired to be on the forefront of patient care. When Respiratory Care was recommended to me, I had a tour of the program’s labs and facilities, and I was impressed with the equipment and curriculum. Going through classes, going on clinicals, seeing how other students are being taught, demonstrated that the education I received at Stony Brook’s Respiratory Care Program is superior. If you look at our alumni and their prestigious accomplishments, they speak loudly of the preparation and quality of the education provided.
Our faculty are second to none. They are open, caring, knowledgeable, diverse, and genuinely want you to learn and succeed. A unique dynamic in the Respiratory Care Program is how the faculty treats you like a colleague. Most importantly, each faculty member brings an area of specialty and different character to our program.
Through challenging course work, undying concern, and authentic empathy, the faculty gives you the confidence and education that allow you to shape yourself into who you want to be. I am nearing the end of my time here in respiratory care, and when I reflect back, I see an uncertain, mystified, meandering, and self-doubting young woman. Now, I have direction and the confidence to be the best respiratory therapist I can, and I believe my possibilities are endless. |
— Crystal Cordovano
RC Senior
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— Gina DelGaudio
RC Senior
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I knew I wanted to be in the medical field with a strong desire to work with children. I met with Professor Ganetis during my freshman year, and after a long and in-depth discussion, I decided I would declare Respiratory Care as my major. After starting the program, I knew that I had made the right decision to be a respiratory therapist, helping patients with the most important part of life, breathing.
Enrolling in a wide variety of classes such as human anatomy, perinatal/pediatrics, and polysomnography, I believe I received the best education possible. Here at Stony Brook, I feel that we have good educational resources in the class room setting. Our labs have all the basic equipment we need to learn the profession. We also have a 1 bed sleep lab for those students who take the optional sleep program.
Stony Brook has some of the best clinical instructors. All are dedicated, intelligent people who truly want you to do well in the clinicals. We get hands-on experience and learn a great deal about patient care and professionalism. The clinical rotations are definitely a highlight in the program. The faculty and both senior and junior students are always there to give you a helping hand and an understanding ear. We have become like family and are there for each other. |
I decided to become a respiratory therapist because I enjoy working in health care and wanted a profession that is in demand. I chose the program at Stony Brook because it is one of the few schools in New York offering a baccalaureate degree in Respiratory Care. Another reason was the fact that the program has over 1100 hours of clinical experience.
I feel the Respiratory Care Program has given me a solid foundation to enter the field. I am prepared with the theories and principles of respiratory care as well as hands on experience from clinical rotations. Our two labs are a second home to us. We learn everything there from didactics to hands-on instruction. Being with the same faculty and classmates for two years makes you feel like you’re in one big family. There will always be little problems here and there, but when it comes right down to it, we band together as one unit. The faculty is always available to help, and fellow classmates come to your aid when you need it.
The faculty are great in terms of coordinating our clinical rotation schedules and placement in different hospitals for the variety of clinical rotations. The rotations help put all of our classroom learning into hands-on experience.
During my two years in the program, I have grown to be more outspoken. I have come to learn that communication is very important in healthcare, and speaking your mind is essential for clinical practice. |
— Teresa Yat
RC Senior
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— Vincent David
RC Senior
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I choose to become a respiratory therapist because of the flexibility of the types of careers that were available, such as respiratory care, cardiovascular care, and polysomnography. I also took note of the high demand for therapists throughout the country. It is important to know that I will have a job waiting for me when I graduate. I was also impressed with the quality education at an affordable price that Stony Brook provides.
I found my professors very understanding and helpful both inside and outside of the classroom. My peers are always willing to help with study groups and study materials. I must say that one cannot get through this program without the help of your fellow classmates.
Another area where the program shines is the wide range of different hospitals that participate with the clinical education of students. We are exposed to the latest technology and newest types of therapy in our field.
Students at Stony Brook receive a comprehensive education that thoroughly prepares them for a career as a respiratory therapist. The program’s graduates are well recognized and are truly become leaders of their chosen field. |
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