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Academic year: 2025-2026

Respiratory Therapy - Associate Degree

Program Code: 105151

As a graduate of the Respiratory Therapy program, you’re prepared to evaluate, diagnose, treat and rehabilitate patients with chronic and acute diseases of the heart and lungs. Typical careers include hospital staff therapist, pulmonary function technologist, sleep disorder center technician, shift supervisor, department manager, home care therapist/manager, nursing home therapist, respiratory care educator, and medical equipment and supplies sales representative. Respiratory Therapy program graduates are eligible to take the National Board for Respiratory Care Credentialing Examination.

Delivery

  • Day
  • Full-time

Explore Locations

This program is offered at:
  • Green Bay

Program Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition: $12,584, Books: $961, Supplies: $2,000

Total Approximate Costs
$15,545
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This program is fully eligible for financial aid.

Estimates based on in-state residency. Please visit the following URL to learn more about tuition and fees for this program. https://www.nwtc.edu/admissions-and-aid/paying-for-college/tuition-and-fees?ProgramCode=105151

Requirements for Program Entry

  • For instructions on how to get started, download the application checklist for this program.

Program Outcomes

  • Apply respiratory therapy concepts to patient care situations.
  • Practice respiratory therapy according to established professional and ethical standards.
  • Demonstrate technical proficiency required to fulfill the role of a Respiratory Therapist.

Accreditation

The Respiratory Therapy program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) 1248 Harwood Road Bedford, TX 76021-4244 (817) 283-2835

Curriculum

Students following the study plan below will complete the Respiratory Therapy associate degree in the number of semesters shown.

Total Credits 71
  • Curriculum Note: Students must earn a "C" or higher in all 10-501-XXX and 10-515-XXX courses. A student who withdraws or receives a grade lower than a "C" in a program course may apply for re-entry into the program. Consideration for re-entry will be at the discretion of the re-entry team and will be dependent on clinical availability.
  • Students must earn a "B" or higher in General Anatomy & Physiology and Microbiology. A student who withdraws or receives a grade lower than a "B" in these courses may apply for re-entry into the program. Consideration for re-entry will be at the discretion of the re-entry team and will be dependent on clinical availability.
  • The credit for 10-890-101, College 101 is an Institutional Requirement for graduation. Consequently, it is not part of the program credit requirements, but must be passed with a "C" or better.

Course Descriptions

Source: https://nwtc.edu/academics-and-training/respiratory-therapy
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