Respiratory Therapy Program
Be the breath of life for your patients.
About
Respiratory therapists treat a range of patients, from premature infants whose lungs are not fully developed to elderly people with lung disease. They evaluate, monitor, and treat breathing disorders and cardiovascular problems, such as asthma and emphysema. They give patients oxygen, manage ventilators, and administer drugs to the lungs.
As a respiratory therapist, you’ll work under the direction of a physician in this growing field. You’ll find employment in a variety of settings, including:
- Acute/critical care hospitals
- Extended care facilities
- Outpatient clinics
- Private physicians' offices
- Sleep studies
- Pulmonary function testing
- Equipment sales
Application Ready Information Sessions
Thank you for your interest in the Respiratory Therapy program! Applications will open on Wednesday, May 1st, and will close on Sunday, June 30th at 11:59 p.m.
If you have any questions about the application process, or what is required for admittance into the program, please stop by at one of our drop-in “Application Ready” information sessions. Healthcare Pathway Specialists and Academic Advisors will be on-hand to answer questions and provide guidance. Dates, times and locations are below.
Additionally, we will be hosting two “Ready to Apply” information sessions on May 1st and June 12th, where you can come to campus and receive assistance on submitting your application to the program. More details to come.
Information Session Dates
- Wednesday, February 14th, from 1-2 p.m. in Bldg. 13, Room 222
- Thursday, March 28th, from 1-2 p.m. in Bldg. 13, Room 222
- Wednesday, April 24th, from 10-11 a.m. in Bldg. 13, Room 222
Program Description
The 2-year Respiratory Therapy program leads to an Associate in Applied Sciences degree, Respiratory Therapy. Program graduates are eligible to take the Therapist Multiple Choice (TMC) examination administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care to earn certification as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT). Students may then become eligible to take the Clinical Simulation to earn their Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
Is Respiratory Therapy a good fit for you? This career requires specific physical, mental and social capabilities. There are also specific requirements for background checks and immunizations. Find out more about what it takes to succeed as a respiratory therapist.
Students must complete prerequisites before applying to this program. Please note that this seven-quarter program requires students to attend summer classes during their first year.
Explore Respiratory Therapy
In order to better assist students in understanding Respiratory Therapy, and to understand the important steps in applying to the Respiratory Therapy program, we expect prospective students to review the information below.
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Greg Carter, Program Chair
Kellee Rickerl, Clinical Education Director
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