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Respiratory Therapy - Associate Degree

Program Code : 105151

As a graduate of the Respiratory Therapy program , you ’ re prepared to evaluate , diagnose , treat and rehabilitate patients with chronic and acute diseases of the heart and lungs . Typical careers include hospital staff therapist , pulmonary function technologist , sleep disorder center technician , shift supervisor , department manager , home care therapist / manager , nursing home therapist , respiratory care educator , and medical equipment and supplies sales representative . Respiratory Therapy program graduates are eligible to take the National Board for Respiratory Care Credentialing Examination .

Delivery

Day Full-time

Explore Locations

This program is offered at :

Green Bay

Program Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition : $ 11,985 , Books : $ 1,691 , Supplies : $ 1,000 Total Approximate Costs $ 14,676

This program is eligible for financial aid . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college )

Estimates based on in-state residency . Learn more about tuition and fees . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees )

Requirements for Program Entry

Apply at www . nwtc . edu / apply . Submit the following : High school transcript ( or GED / HSED transcript ). College transcript . If your cumulative GPA is below 3.0 , complete or submit a placement evaluation . Complete these prerequisite courses and requirements ( unless already completed ): Biology ( Grade of C or better ). General Chemistry ( Grade of C or better ). American Heart Association BLS Provider CPR Caregiver background check , CPR certification , vaccine records . Functional Abilities Inventory

Tip ! Our admission advisors will assist you through every step . Have questions ? Connect with NWTC Admissions at start @ nwtc . edu or 920-498-5444 .

Complete caregiver background check . A fee is charged for this service . Must be completed to be accepted to the program .

Program Outcomes

Apply respiratory therapy concepts to patient care situations . Practice respiratory therapy according to established professional and ethical standards . Demonstrate technical proficiency required to fulfill the role of a Respiratory Therapist .

Accreditation

The Respiratory Therapy program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care ( CoARC ) 1248 Harwood Road Bedford , TX 76021-4244 ( 817 ) 283-2835

Curriculum

Students following the study plan below will complete the Respiratory Therapy associate degree in the number of semesters shown .

Semester Total 5

First Semester 8 Week 1 10501101 - Medical Terminology 3 10806197 - Microbiology 4 10515111 - Respiratory Survey 3

Semester Total 16

Second Semester 8 Week 1 10515171 - Respiratory Therapeutics 1 3 10515173 - Respiratory Pharmacology 3

Semester Total 12

Semester Total 8

Third Semester 8 Week 1 10515112 - Respiratory Airway Management 2

10515176 - Respiratory Disease 3 10515178 - Respiratory Clinical 2 3

Semester Total 14

Fourth Semester 8 Week 1 10515181 - Respiratory / Cardio Diagnostics 3

10515182 - Respiratory Clinical 4 3 10515180 - Respiratory Neo / Peds Care 2

Semester Total 16

Total Credits 71

Curriculum Note : Students must earn a " C " or higher in all 10-501-XXX and 10-515-XXX courses . A student who withdraws or receives a grade lower than a " C " in a program course may apply for re-entry into the program . Consideration for re-entry will be at the discretion of the reentry team and will be dependent on clinical availability .

Students must earn a " B " or higher in General Anatomy & Physiology and Microbiology A student 460 who withdraws or