Respiratory care practitioners are actively involved in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients with chronic and acute diseases of the heart and lung. The curriculum is designed to provide highly qualified and competent therapists to the health care system.
Clinical instruction is provided at several hospitals throughout the state of Michigan.
Satisfactory completion of the six-semester program leads to an associate in applied science degree and eligibility to sit for the national credentialing examinations sponsored by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Students who meet the programs admission criteria are accepted by priority date of application, so it is essential to apply for admission very early. If the Hepatitis B vaccine waiver declining the vaccine is signed, it is with the understanding that the waiver may make the student ineligible for placement at internship sites, which will ultimately result in the inability to graduate.