Southcentral MS

CAREER TYPE

Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory therapists are health care professionals, dedicated to providing life-enhancing, life-supporting quality care to the elderly, adults, children and newborns. Respiratory therapists work under the direction of physicians to assess, manage, treat and perform diagnostic evaluation, educate and care for patients with abnormalities and deficiencies associated with the cardiopulmonary system. Respiratory therapists work throughout hospitals, usually in emergency room settings and intensive care units. Therapists are a unique blend of technically sharp, analytical thinkers and patient-centered caregivers. Some therapists focus on pediatric/neonatal care while others specialize in pulmonary rehabilitation and continuing care in patient homes or rehabilitative care facilities. Respiratory therapists may also work in areas such medical equipment sales, cardiopulmonary diagnostics or education and management.

CAREER TYPE KEY FACTS:

Salary Range Potential: Average Annual Salary $41,662

Class Types:

  • Biology | Algebra | Respiratory Assessment | Anatomy & Physiology

TRAINING CENTER PROGRAMS

Respiratory Care Technology-Respiratory Therapist

The Respiratory Care Technology Program prepares the individual to become a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Respiratory Care Practitioners are responsible for initiating cardiopulmonary resuscitation along with the setup and monitoring of life support systems. In addition, Respiratory Care Practitioners provide treatment for heart and lung disorders by administering inhalation treatments, oxygen, and drugs under the direction of a physician.

Example of Class Types

Biology | Algebra | Respiratory Assessment | Anatomy & Physiology

  Day and Night Classes:

Day Classes

Pre-requisites required:
High School Diploma or GED | Minimum 18 ACT Score

Length of Program
2 Year - Associate Degree

Summary of Program Requirements
High School Diploma or GED | Minimum 18 ACT Score

Skills Needed
Problem Solving | Mathematics | Communicator | Flexibility | Critical Thinking
Copiah Lincoln Community College
Wesson Campus

Contact
Health Sciences
601-643-5101




  
Respiratory Care Technology-Respiratory Therapist

The Respiratory Care Technology Program is a two-year program that prepares graduates with demonstrated competence in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains of respiratory care practice as performed by Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs).

Example of Class Types

Biology | Algebra | Respiratory Assessment | Anatomy & Physiology

  Day and Night Classes:

Day Classes

Pre-requisites required:
High School Diploma or GED | Minimum 18 ACT Score

Length of Program
2 Year - Associate Degree

Summary of Program Requirements
High School Diploma or GED | Minimum 18 ACT Score

Skills Needed
Problem Solving | Mathematics | Communicator | Flexibility | Critical Thinking
Hinds Community College
Jackson Campus

Contact
LaShonda Eades
601-376-4841
LaShonda.Eades@hindscc.edu