Respiratory Therapist, AAS

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The Respiratory Therapist associate degree training stresses the integration of knowledge and skills required to competently perform critical care services to patients. Respiratory Therapists are allied health specialists who play a crucial role within the health care team. Working closely with physicians and other health care professionals, they care for patients with respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

Under the supervision of a physician, they are involved with the assessment, treatment, diagnostic testing, rehabilitation, and prevention of conditions that affect the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Employment opportunities are found in hospitals, clinics, home health care agencies, product support and sales, education, rehabilitation and continuing care, and health/disease prevention programs.

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS: This degree is a Bring Your Own Laptop (BYOL) program. You may purchase a laptop on your own or from the Southeast Tech IT Support Center.

Program Curriculum | 76 Credits Minimum

Prerequisites to Respiratory Therapy | 19 Credits

GEN ED REQ - Respiratory Therapist Communications Requirement 3 Credit Hours
GEN ED REQ - Respiratory Therapist Mathematics Requirement 3 or 4 Credit Hours
GEN ED REQ - Respiratory Therapist Natural Sciences Requirement 8 Credit Hours
GEN ED REQ - Respiratory Therapist Social Sciences Requirement 3 Credit Hours
SSS 100 - Student Success Seminar 2 Credit Hours

Respiratory Therapy Program Curriculum | 57 Credits

Additional Information

Incoming Students are required to show current proof of certification in Basic Life Support (CPR) for Health Care Providers through the American Heart Association.

Programmatic courses must be taken in sequence.

Students entering a program in any semester other than outlined may not graduate in the expected amount of time.