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 The Respiratory Therapy Program at Jefferson College is an Associate of Applied Science Degree Program. At the end of the program you will be eligible to sit for the National Boards to become a Respiratory Therapist.
The Program consists of 20 credit hours of prerequisite courses, 12 credit hours of general education courses and 54 credit hours of classroom instruction, labs, and clinical site visits.
Jefferson College does not accept any Respiratory Therapy courses from another program. No credit granted for previous work experience.
Meet the Faculty
Classes: Monday – Friday (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
Clinical Hours: 8- and 12-hour shifts that will include some nights and weekends; subject to change depending on semester.
Note: Students are responsible for all travel expenses and some overnight stays.
Outcomes Data from the 2011 Annual Report of Current Status
CAREER INFORMATION LINKS:
U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Respiratory Therapy
American Association for Respiratory Care
American Association for Respiratory Care / Be An RT
American Association for Respiratory Care / Student Center
Respiratory Therapists Interviews
Jefferson College Respiratory Therapy Video
PROGRAM INFORMATION LINKS:
Accreditation/Professional Organizations
Admission Requirements
Advising Guide
Fees and Estimated Expenses
Scholarships
Technical and Physical Standards
Student Employment
Curriculum Sequence
Evaluation/Grades/Graduation
Licensures
If you have any questions, please call the Health Occupations Department at 636-481-3466.
This workforce solution was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration.
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