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Respiratory Therapy

Carrington College’s Respiratory Therapy program prepares graduates to work in a variety of medical settings helping patients work on breathing and other respiratory problems.

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What Will I learn

Respiratory Therapy

Upon completion of the Respiratory Therapy program, graduates will be able to:

Perform clinically as a competent advanced-level Respiratory Therapist.
Exemplify critical thinking and judgment skills.
Demonstrate personal and professional behavior consistent with a Respiratory Therapist.
Earn Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certifications.
Become a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
Characterize the philosophies of lifelong learning and professional growth by participating in continued education and community outreach.
Demonstrate the social skills, professional appearance, attitudes, and behavior that employers expect of graduates.
Relate and apply concepts of communication, reasoning, critical analysis, ethical behavior, and appropriate interpersonal interaction to situations in his or her career and personal life.

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Cost & Financial Aid

Your education is an investment in your future, and Carrington College is here to help. We offer a variety of financial aid options, including federal, state, and private programs, as well as student loans, grants, and scholarships are available for those who qualify. Each program has different requirements and application instructions. Our team is here to guide you through the options and application process.

Academic Cost

For complete details on current tuition costs, please refer to the Academic Catalog.

Location Availability

Carrington College’s Respiratory Therapy program is available at multiple campuses in three states. To learn more about each location, explore their campus pages.

Accreditation & Approvals

Program Goals

The Carrington College Respiratory Therapy program goal 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).

Program Accreditation

The Respiratory Therapy Associate of Science degree program at Bakersfield (#200425), Las Vegas (#200536), Ontario (#200495), Phoenix (#200390), Pleasant Hill (#200542) Rancho Cordova (#200518), Temecula (#200607), and Visalia (#200389) campuses are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (coarc.com).

Outcomes Data

The CoARC accredits Respiratory Therapy education programs in the United States. To achieve this end, it utilizes an ‘outcomes-based’ process. Programmatic outcomes are performance indicators that reflect the extent to which the educational goals of the program are achieved and by which program effectiveness is documented.
To view outcomes data, please visit coarc.com/students/programmatic-outcomes-data.

Carrington College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, 428 J Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814; 415 506 0234 an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information about accreditation, including the filing of complaints against member institutions, can be found at accjc.org.

For comprehensive information on Carrington College’s accreditation and approvals, visit carrington.edu/accreditation-and-approvals/.

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Student Outcomes

REAL-WORLD SKILLS

With many classes to guide you, you’re certain to be prepared for your career.

START YOUR PATH

Earn an Associate of Science degree in as few as 18 months.

FLEXIBLE LEARNING OPTIONS

Conveniently available at multiple campuses.

AFFORDABLE TUITION

Affordable tuition varies by program and location.

The support system in this program was phenomenal…studying something so completely new to me was a shock, but the instructors made it understandable and achievable. I fell in love with it.

Katrina J.

2021 STUDENT RESPIRATORY THERAPY

Career Opportunities

Respiratory therapists care for those who have trouble breathing. Some of the most common chronic respiratory illnesses are chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, occupational lung diseases, and pulmonary hypertension. According to the World Health Organization’s most recent data, more than 262 million people had asthma globally¹ and there were 3.23 million deaths from Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) globally in 2019.²

Respiratory therapists work with common respiratory patients like those described above, as well as everyone from premature infants with undeveloped lungs to elderly patients who have diseased lungs. Respiratory therapists also provide emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock, according to the BLS.³

Some common job duties of a respiratory therapist include:

Interviewing and examining patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders
Consulting with physicians to develop patient treatment plans
Performing diagnostic tests, such as measuring lung capacity
Treating patients by using a variety of methods, including chest physiotherapy and aerosol medications
Monitoring and recording patients’ progress
Teaching patients how to take medications and use equipment, such as ventilators

What Will I Learn?

Anatomy and Physiology

Fundamentals of Respiratory Therapy

Ventilatory Principles of Respiratory Therapy

Clinical Practice

Check out our guide on becoming a Respiratory Therapist.

It can be argued that nothing is more important than the ability to breathe. This is why so many are drawn to a career as a Respiratory Therapist. Respiratory Therapists help patients breathe better, taking care of patients suffering from chronic or acute illnesses like asthma or pneumonia. Learn how to become a Respiratory Therapist, what to look for in Respiratory Therapy training, and more about this exciting healthcare career.