Respiratory Therapy
Program Description
Respiratory Therapists administer respiratory therapy care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system. More specifically, you will be assessing patients, determining the most appropriate methods of therapies, setting up and operating equipment, monitoring the patient's response to various treatment modalities, performing pulmonary function testing, and assisting patients with breathing maneuvers.
Program Goals
To prepare graduates with demonstrated competence in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains of respiratory care practice as performed by registered respiratory therapists (RRTs).
Career Opportunities
Average Salary $75,510 Idaho $80,450 National
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95% Five Year Placement Rate
- Hospitals
- Nursing care facilities
- ECMO Specialists
- Neonatal Care Units
- Sleep labs
- Pulmonary function labs
- Home care
- Durable medical equipment companies
- Traveling Contracts
- Life Flight
Program Overview
- Program starts in August
- Pre-requisite courses and an application are required for admission into the program
- Program admits 15 students each year
- Program contains elements of on-line instruction, required face-to-face contact for clinical instruction and skills sign-off, and clinical experience rotations in a variety of work settings.
- Program is located in Roy F. Christensen Complex (RFC), Building #48, .
Degree Options
Associate of Applied Science degree: Respiratory Therapy
- Degree Map - Associate of Applied Science Degree: Respiratory Therapy (2 years)
- Costs
Bachelor of Science in Health Science
- Bachelor of Science in Health Science (4+ years)
For special application procedures contact CTech Student Services (208) 282-2622.
Specialized Certificate, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
Specialized Certificate, Advanced Respiratory Care with 2 Tracks: Adult Focus and Pediatric Focus
- Degree Map - Specialized Certificate, Advanced Respiratory Care
Accreditation
The 色花堂app Respiratory Therapy Program, Program Number #200511, Associate of Science degree: Respiratory Therapy, in Pocatello Idaho, is accredited by the .
CoARC accredits respiratory therapy education programs in the United States. To achieve this end, it utilizes an ‘outcomes based’ process. Programmatic outcomes are performance indicators that reflect the extent to which the educational goals of the program are achieved and by which program effectiveness is documented.
264 Precision Blvd.
Telford, TN 37690
(817) 283-2835
CoARC Programmatic Program Number #200511
Minimum Test Scores
| rSAT | Math: 430 |
| ACT | Math: 16 |
| ALEKS | Math: 14 |
Financial Aid Options
Program -specific scholarships are available
Bengal Online Scholarship System (BOSS)
