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Respiratory Therapy

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Be the breath of life for your patients

Respiratory therapists treat a range of patients, from premature infants whose lungs are not fully developed to elderly people with lung disease. They evaluate, monitor, and treat breathing disorders and cardiovascular problems, such as asthma and emphysema. They give patients oxygen, manage ventilators, and administer drugs to the lungs.

Degree Options

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The Opportunities Add Up

TCC's respiratory therapy program prepares graduates to take the national certification examination to become a Certified Respiratory Therapist. From there, they can enter the workforce or continue their education.

Top Transfer Options

The Industries

  • Acute/critical care hospitals
  • Extended care facilities
  • Outpatient clinics
  • Private physicians' offices
  • Pulmonary function testing
  • Community health service providers

The Careers

Respiratory Therapist

Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders

Pulmonary Technologist

Conduct tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of patients.

Acute Care Nurse

Provide advanced nursing care for patients with acute conditions such as heart attacks, respiratory distress syndrome, or shock.

Physician Assistant

Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician.

From Our Students

TCC gave me the skills, the knowledge base... to make a difference in the lives of our community.

Jay Trine

Respiratory Therapy AAS Graduate
 
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Support for Success & Well-Being

Tuition & Payment

TCC is typically 1/3 the cost of a state university. Find out about how much college costs so you can plan for your finances.

Financial Aid

Nearly 60 percent of all TCC students receive some kind of financial aid to help pay for school. We can help you make an investment in your education.

Ways to Pay

There are resources to help you pay for college, including scholarships, grants, workforce education funding, student emergency funds, and much more.

Veterans Benefits

Service members, military veterans, and their families have unique needs when it comes to furthering their educational goals.