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    Respiratory Care

    The Respiratory Care Program leads to an associate of science in health science degree which may be earned in two and a half years of full-time study. After a year of prerequisite courses, selected students enter the professional phase of the program in the fall and graduate in December of the following year. Selection for admission is competitive and limited to a class of twenty.

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    Associate of Science in Health Science in Respiratory Care
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    Prominent Careers

    Respiratory therapists work under the direction of a physician and assist in the evaluation, treatment and care of patients with heart, lung and breathing disorders. These patients range in age from the premature infant to the elderly. Most respiratory therapists work in hospitals; however, an increasing number of respiratory therapists are now working in physicians’ offices, specialized care hospitals, medical equipment companies and skilled nursing facilities.

    According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment of respiratory therapists is expected to increase 21 percent through the year 2018. Nationally, respiratory therapists earn a median annual salary of $52,200. The American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) website can provide additional information on the profession of respiratory care.

    Newman Respiratory Care graduates enjoy 100 percent job placement.

    More Information

    Once you have completed Newman’s Respiratory Care Program you will be eligible to sit for the registry examinations offered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), leading to the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential. Requirements for licensure in the state of Kansas are partially met by successful completion of the entry-level NBRC examination.

    Application Process

    Download the latest Application Packet for Respiratory Care.

    The Clinical Experience

    Newman's urban setting allows for affiliation with large medical centers and smaller community hospitals, offering a wide variety of experiences.

    Clinical instructors include respiratory therapists and physicians who have real world experience and knowledge of the latest advancements in pulmonary-related technology.

    Accreditation

    The Respiratory Care Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).

    Commission on Accreditation
    for Respiratory Care
    1248 Harwood Road
    Bedford, Texas 76021-4244
    (817) 283-2835

    Outcomes data from the 2011 Annual Report of Current Status has been posted on the CoARC website. Follow this link directly to the Programmatic Outcomes Data page:  http://www.coarc.com/47.html.

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