Respiratory Care Degree Program at Carrington College California 

Respiratory Therapist employment forecast to grow 21% by 2018!* Now breathe!

A respiratory care practitioner uses their expertise to bring relief to patients who either can’t breathe or have difficulty breathing on their own because they have impaired or non-functioning lungs. The Carrington College California Respiratory Care associate degree program can provide students with the necessary respiratory care skills to take the national credentialing exam and may work in environments like doctors’ offices, hospitals, hyperbaric oxygen units, nursing homes, labs, or medical transport.

Our respiratory therapist training can teach students the practical skills and offer the clinical experience needed to help them succeed in a career in respiratory care. Here are just a few great reasons to take respiratory care classes at Carrington College California:

• Our program has been designed to help you meet the standards set by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)^**
• The program integrates formal lectures, lab exercises, and a great deal of hands-on clinical instruction
• Our three year (96 week) academic program prepares graduates for an advanced level of respiratory care
• Prepares you for the NBRC credentialing exams, including the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) exam^**

Learn advanced skills on our Respiratory Care program

The Carrington College California Respiratory Care associate degree program covers the anatomy and physiology of cardiac and respiratory systems, the biochemical and cellular functions of the human body, as well as knowledge of the general principles of pharmacology and cardiopulmonary drugs. Skills in patient examination, assessment, intervention, and treatment planning are taught, as well as the principles of emergency medicine, resuscitation equipment, intubation, airway clearance, chest tubes, and tracheotomy care. 

Once you’ve successfully completed the Carrington College California Respiratory Care program, you should have the skills and the confidence to:

• Sit for the NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) exam and apply for licensure
• Undertake patient examinations and assessments
• Make treatment and therapeutic recommendations for various cardiopulmonary diseases
• Demonstrate your proficiency in critical thinking and information management

Respiratory Therapy is a sought-after medical profession

The Carrington College California Respiratory Care program prepares graduates for the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) NBRC credentialing exam.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects the number of jobs for respiratory therapists to increase by 21 percent from 2008 to 2018; much faster than the average for all occupations.* Now is the time to breathe new life into your career. Discuss your options with a Carrington College California Admissions Representative.

The Carrington College California Respiratory Therapy program is available at our Pleasant Hill campus, and culminates in an Associate of Science degree in Respiratory Care.

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