The curriculum incorporates classroom, laboratory and clinical courses in order to prepare students to function as RCPs after graduation. All courses must be completed with a grade point of 2.0 or better to continue in the program. Distance learning students must take support courses prior to enrollment in the respiratory care program. Please see the suggested course of study for more information. 1,500.00 Supplies and equip.
All costs are subject to change without notice.
Students must have reliable transportation for clinical travel at students own expense. Distance learning option requires computer access, Internet account and various hardware. Approximately 120,000 RCPs are practicing in the U.S. and overseas. This career field offers a high degree of mobility. Trained therapists may relocate to other areas of the country and branch into management, sales, education and cardiopulmonary diagnostics.