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The 2026 class of respiratory therapy students earning their associate degree from 蜜桃视频’s College of Technology has an extraordinary educational and clinical opportunity. Through a new partnership with the world-renowned Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, students will complete clinical observation hours in one of the nation’s most advanced respiratory therapy departments.

Respiratory therapists are specialized health care professionals who manage life support and mechanical ventilation, assess and treat patients with cardiopulmonary conditions and provide therapies to help patients breathe more effectively. At Mayo Clinic, students will be immersed in an environment recognized globally for delivering the highest standard of care — from neonatal and pediatric intensive care to adult critical care, trauma units, surgical ICUs and cardiac specialties.

For ISU students, this means unique access to clinical training that goes far beyond the ordinary. They’ll observe advanced protocols, cutting-edge equipment and complex procedures such as ECMO, intubations and major traumas — gaining exposure to practices that shape patient care at the forefront of the profession.

“By attending the Mayo Clinic, students will have the opportunity to experience world-class care firsthand”, said Danny Duncan the director and clinical assistant professor for the College of Technology’s Respiratory Therapy program. “The Mayo Clinic also offers respiratory therapists the opportunity to work at the top of their license. They have a respiratory-specific simulation lab where educators are on hand daily to review and practice real-life scenarios with highly trained professionals.” 

This combination of observation and guided practice makes the students’ experience truly unique and rewarding. They’ll shadow Mayo Clinic’s respiratory therapy teams during procedures like swan-ganz catheter placement and arterial line insertions, while also participating in advanced simulation labs. Dedicated educators at Mayo Clinic — specialists focused on preparing the next generation of practitioners — will guide ISU students through panel-style job interviews, working simulations and protocol-driven training designed to build confidence and professional readiness. These one-of-a-kind opportunities ensure ISU students will enter the workforce not only prepared, but equipped to excel from day one.

“I’m excited to go to the Mayo Clinic to see all the different tools and techniques they offer”, said Maci Dowell, a student in the Respiratory Therapy program. “As well as put all of what I have been learning to the test with more advanced practices and more critical thinking to help me become a better respiratory therapist!"

Experiences like these help students connect what they’ve learned in the classroom with real-world applications in patient care. “The Mayo Clinic in Rochester really drives evidence-based practice across the nation for hospitals,” said Jennie Brumfield, co-chair of the Health Occupations department and clinical assistant professor for the College of Technology. “Our students will be able to see firsthand the techniques being studied and implemented, and later recognize how those practices eventually make their way back to facilities in our own region. That kind of perspective is invaluable as they begin their careers.”

To help make involvement possible, each participating student will receive a $750 scholarship from Mayo Clinic to offset travel costs. While in Minnesota, they will continue ISU coursework remotely, allowing them to stay and learn as long as they are able. For some, the trip may even serve as a career gateway, as the Mayo Clinic often recruits its trainees and supports further education for those who return to work for the institution. In building this partnership, the Mayo Clinic team has been both collaborative and welcoming, making it clear that ISU students will be entering an environment eager to support their learning.

Ultimately, this collaboration highlights the strength of ISU’s College of Technology in providing students with experiences that go far beyond the classroom. By learning from some of the nation’s top educators and clinicians, respiratory therapy students are preparing not just for their first jobs, but for a career defined by excellence and innovation in patient care.

To learn more about ISU College of Technology’s Respiratory Therapy program visit the website at www.isu.edu/respiratorytherapy and schedule a tour at www.isu.edu/tech/experience.