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Associate of Science Degree in Respiratory Therapy

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Stevens–Henager College’s Respiratory Therapy Associate’s Degree program offers a comprehensive curriculum, modern equipment, small class sizes, and individual attention from qualified instructors. The curriculum is a 20-month course of study combining classroom theory, laboratory experience, and clinical practice in respiratory patient care. As a graduate, you’ll have the skills for employment in hospitals and medical centers as respiratory care practitioners.

Respiratory Therapy Degree The program prepares you to meet the challenges of this dynamic field. As part of the curriculum, you’ll gain clinical experience with patients in a respiratory care facility. You’ll receive your clinical training at some of the best hospitals in the area, so you’ll master new skills under the supervision of some of the best respiratory practitioners and physicians in the country.

Respiratory Therapy programs includes:
General Anatomy and Physiology Cardiopulmonary and Renal Anatomy & Physiology Patient Assessment/Electrocardiography Introduction to Respiratory Therapy/Infection Control Medical Gases/Aerosol & Humidity Therapy Lung Expansion Therapy/Bronchial Hygiene Arterial Blood Gases/Applied Cardiopulmonary Physiology Respiratory Therapy Care Sciences Advanced Pulmonary Function Testing	Adult Pathophysiology Pulmonary Rehabilitation/Alternative Site Care Mechanical Ventilation I—Theory Mechanical Ventilation II—Application Pediatric/Perinatal Pathophysiology and Critical Care Advanced Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Advanced Skills Application of Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics and Monitoring Clinical Experience I and II Airway Management/Basic CPR

Our Respiratory Therapy Degree Programs prepare students for possible certifications^* in:

NBRC eligibility for RRT examination
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.

^*Certifications may require additional study and cost, and additional software may be needed.

Stevens Henager College’s Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy program offered at the Murray/Salt Lake Campus is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) (www.coarc.com).

Stevens Henager College’s Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy program offered at the Boise Campus holds a Letter of Review from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) (www.coarc.com) and is working toward full accreditation. Students who complete a program under a Letter of Review are eligible to sit for the NBRC exams.

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

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