Associate of Science Degree in Respiratory Therapy
(Currently available at the Salt Lake City Campus only)
On our fast track, you can earn an Associate of Science Degree in Respiratory Therapy in just 22 months.
The Respiratory Therapy program offers a comprehensive curriculum, state-of-the-art equipment, small class sizes, and individual attention from qualified instructors. The curriculum is an 22-month course of study combining classroom theory, laboratory experience, and clinical practice in respiratory patient care. Graduates have the skills for employment in hospitals and medical centers as respiratory care practitioners.
The Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy degree 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 will receive your clinical training at some of the best hospitals in the Salt Lake City area, so you'll master new skills under the supervision of some of the best respiratory practitioners and physicians in the country.
- 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
What does a Respiratory Care Practitioner Do?
Programs prepare students for possible certifications in
NBRC eligibility for RRT examination; Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
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