Associate Degree of Respiratory Care

• Bachelor

  Degree

• English

  Language of instructions

• 2 years

  Years of study

• Full-time

  Study mode

• United States, Utica

  Location

This program provides the knowledge and skills necessary to perform patient assessment and to recommend, deliver, monitor and evaluate therapeutic/diagnostic respiratory care services. The A.A.S degree involves four semesters of entry and advanced level coursework, plus a five-week summer session. A.A.S graduates are eligible to take a series of national examinations that lead to the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials. This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). Graduates are eligible to take the Therapist Multiple Choice exam (TMC) and Clinical Simulation Exams sponsored by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC). Graduation from the Respiratory Care Program does not guarantee success on national credentialing exams. Passing national credential exams is necessary to receive a license to practice as an entry-level and advanced-level respiratory therapist in New York State. If an applicant has charges pending or a felony and/or misdemeanor, a license may be delayed or denied by the applicable state licensing board.