Associate Degree in Respiratory Care

About the Degree:

Now, more than ever before, respiratory therapists are in great demand. People of every age, from premature infants to the elderly, need respiratory care to address asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchitis, emphysema, heart disease and sleep disorders. If you're interested in a rewarding and high demand career in the field of health science, an Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy degree might be the perfect fit for you. We offer an intensive program, in partnership with the Franklin Technology Center, that will prepare you to pass national credentialing exams.

What You’ll Learn:

The graduate will be able to communicate effectively within a health care setting.
Demonstrate the clinical competencies required for entry into practice.
The graduate will conduct themselves in an ethical and professional manner.
The graduate will be able to use sound judgment while functioning in a health care setting.
The graduate will be able to effectively perform clinical skills required.
The graduate will think critically (apply knowledge, provide appropriate patient care, and adapt to changes in clinical conditions).

This Degree is Great for You if:

You love the excitement of assisting patients in emergency and critical care situations.
You want to work to be a blend of using state-of-the-art technology while also providing bedside patient care.
You like having the flexibility of working with patients of different ages and medical conditions.