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Programs in Respiratory Care Therapy

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Respiratory care therapy programs train individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to assist in developing respiratory care plans, administer respiratory care procedures, supervise personnel and equipment operation, maintain records, and consult with other health care team members. Course topics include: the applied basic biomedical sciences; anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the respiratory system; clinical medicine; therapeutic procedures; clinical expressions; data collection and record-keeping; patient communication; equipment operation and maintenance; personnel supervision; and procedures for special population groups.

Top Schools For Respiratory Care Therapy Programs

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
ATI College of Health
Miami, FL		$32,000 1,276 226 Associate (226)
Instituto de Banca y Comercio
Guaynabo, PR		Unknown 13,315 189 Certificate (189)
Independence University
Salt Lake City, UT		$9,656 Unknown 154 Associate (136), Bachelor's (18)
J Sargeant Reynolds
Richmond, VA		$8,502 12,679 131 Certificate (86), Associate (45)
Weber State University
Ogden, UT		$12,260 22,707 125 Associate (79), Bachelor's (46)
California College - San Diego
San Diego, CA		$15,790 1,100 108 Associate (83), Bachelor's (25)
Stevens-Henager College - Murray
Murray, UT		$15,790 1,755 101 Associate (40), Bachelor's (61)
ATI Career Training Center - Dallas
Dallas, TX		Unknown 325 96 Associate (96)
Concorde - North Hollywood
North Hollywood, CA		Unknown 661 93 Associate (93)
Concorde - San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA		Unknown 780 88 Associate (88)
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Respiratory Care Therapy Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 708 9%
Associate 6,686 83%
Bachelor's 701 9%
Master's 6 0%
Doctoral Not Available 0%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 2,555 31%
Female 5,772 69%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 741 9%
Black or African American 1,228 15%
Hispanic or Latino 1,190 15%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 97 1%
White (Non-Hispanic) 4,491 55%
Other/Unknown 416 5%
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Respiratory Care Therapy Internships

Job Title:Respiratory Therapist, Per Diem
Description:Are you an experienced Respiratory Therapist passionate about bringing your expertise to an established leading academic medical center that is changing the landscape of medicine?If so, you are the right candidate for our Respiratory...>
Company:Rush University Medical Center
Location:Chicago, IL
Posted:5/16/2013
Source:Rush University Medical Center
Job Title:Pulmonology-Critical Care
Description:About the Hospital Western Plains Medical Complex is a Joint Commission-accredited, 99-bed hospital that serves as a regional referral center for southwest Kansas. Western Plains provides health services that include Diagnostic and...>
Company:Seaboard Physician Search
Location:Kansas
Posted:5/11/2013
Source:MDSearch
Job Title:Respiratory Therapist - SIGNING BONUS!
Description:Our community is blessed with the attributes that make a wonderful place to live, work, play and retire. Whether you prefer indoor, outdoor, winter or summer activities - there's something for everyone to enjoy. Forbes named us the number...>
Company:Andrews and Associates
Location:Grand Island, NE
Posted:5/20/2013
Source:ACHCR
Job Title:Respiratory Care Intern
Description:Respiratory Care Intern Department: Respiratory Therapy - HSCH Schedule: Temporary Part-time Shift: Hours: 24 hours each 2-week period; e/o weekend Minimum salary: Minimum $12.50 Requisition Number: 0213103 Job Details: 8 & 12 hour day...>
Company:CentraCare
Location:St Augusta, MN
Posted:4/14/2013
Source:Beyond
Job Title:Clinical Specialist - Respiratory Therapist (New York & New England)
Description:Title: Clinical Specialist - Respiratory Therapist (New York & New England) Location: United States-Connecticut-Hartford Other Locations: Clinical Specialist- All of New York State New England Are you: - A Respiratory Therapist or have a...>
Company:Philips
Location:Hartford, CT
Posted:4/25/2013
Source:Bright.com
Job Title:DME Medicare Biller and Billing Manager
Description:Valley Respiratory Services is one of the fastest growing companies in the Valley over the last 7 years and offers a full range of respiratory equipment, therapies and services through our branch offices in Maricopa County.With our recent...>
Company:Valley Respiratory Services
Location:Mesa, AZ
Posted:5/17/2013
Source:JobHat
Job Title:RESPIRATORY THERAPIST-REG
Description:RESPIRATORY THERAPIST-REG Requisition Number 60473 City Denver Physical Location PAH-PORTER ADVENTIST HOSPITAL Department Name PAH PULMONARY Status Per Requested Need (PRN) Benefits Eligible No Hours per Pay Period PRN Shift Variable...>
Company:Centura Health
Location:Denver, CO
Posted:5/19/2013
Source:Beyond
Job Title:Lead Respiratory Therapist. Pm Shift. Full Time. 4 Days/week
Description:Complete Description The Lead Therapist is a key member of the Respiratory Care professional staff responsible for providing clinically competent respiratory care to patients following designated time standards in accordance with...>
Company:Sherman Health Systems
Location:Elgin, IL
Posted:3/25/2013
Source:Bright.com
Job Title:CRT / RRT / RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Description:CRT / RRT / Respiratory Therapist, come visit the beautiful State of Maryland for the Spring and Summer Seasons. Premier client facility adding Respiratory Therapist to their department. Would prefer therapists with recent NICU experience...>
Company:Aureus Medical Group
Location:Maryland
Posted:4/25/2013
Source:Beyond
Job Title:LEAD RESPIRATORY THERAPIST. FULL TIME. 4 DAYS/WEEK
Description:Complete Description The Lead Therapist is a key member of the Respiratory Care professional staff responsible for providing clinically competent respiratory care to patients following designated time standards in accordance with...>
Company:Sherman Health Systems
Location:Elgin, IL
Posted:3/26/2013
Source:Beyond

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