The overall goal of the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Respiratory Therapy is “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)” as defined by the CoARC. A respiratory therapist is responsible for the administration, under physician's prescription, of many types of breathing therapeutics, utilizing specialized breathing equipment, aerosol, and humidity administration. The respiratory therapist works closely with the physician and also directly with the patient in the treatment situation, an attractive feature of this career.
The Respiratory Therapist Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).