Respiratory Care

The Respiratory Care program prepares students for employment in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system.

Duties may include electrocardiograms, arterial blood gases, nebulizer treatments, ventilator management, oxygen therapy, pulmonary function tests, and sleep studies.

Students learn through classroom instruction, laboratory experience, simulations, supervised clinical experience at local and regional hospitals and other health care settings, and an eight-week practicum (internship) at a healthcare facility.

Graduates are eligible to take the national examination for licensure, which is required to practice in any state. Please keep in mind, a social security number is required in order to take exams and apply for licensure.

Accreditation

The Respiratory Care program, Associate of Applied Science, is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care.

Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
1248 Harwood Road
Bedford, TX 76021-4244
817-283-2835

Programmatic Outcomes Data

Transfer Information

Students in the Respiratory Care program interested in continuing their education should visit with a program advisor.

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