PRINTprint
Cardiopulmonary Laboratory Apprentice
The cardiopulmonary laboratory apprentice course will train you to work with doctors and other health professionals in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the heart and lungs. Air Force cardiopulmonary apprentices are involved in four distinct areas of medical care: respiratory therapy, pulmonary diagnostics and invasive and noninvasive cardiology. Working as a member of the medical team, under the direction of a physician, you will perform pulmonary (lung) diagnostic studies and assist in long-term respiratory therapy, including the use of sophisticated life-support equipment to assist patients in breathing; you will draw blood from patients and perform tests on that blood to determine the oxygen levels, as well as other measurements; you will perform electrocardiograms (heart tracings) and ultrasound tests (use of sound waves to produce images of the heart); you will assist in catheterization and other special studies of the heart; and you will be trained in life-support skills and the use of modern equipment to provide the most advanced techniques in patient care. Since the course is accredited, all graduates are eligible for national credentialing. These credentials not only help your USAF career, but also make you eligible for high-paying jobs in the civilian community. Since the course is affiliated with the Community College of the Air Force, you can obtain credit toward an associate's degree by completing the course. This career field is highly technical and involves the everyday use of mathematics and computerized equipment. It requires the ability to provide compassionate care for patients who have various diseases of the heart and lungs. Like any goal of value, becoming a cardiopulmonary apprentice will require hard work, dedication and studying on your own after class, but the rewards will surely be worth the efforts. PAY CHART
- CCAF Degrees:
- Bioenvironmental Engineering Technology
- Tech Schools:
- Sheppard AFB, TX
All Air Force career fields are based on qualifications and job availability.
Do you want to learn more about this job?
Contact an Air Force adviser today.
RELATED CAREERS
