Curriculum
As a Respiratory Therapist, you are on the front lines of respiratory care on a daily basis. Concorde helps equip you through real-world training to serve in this critical healthcare role through a comprehensive skills foundation.
Program goals
To prepare 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).
Classroom-to-career skills training
Concorde’s respiratory therapist programs emphasize the following:
- Oxygen therapy
- Bronchodilator
- Chest physiotherapy
- Patient teaching and instruction
- ECG
Career Outlook
Respiratory Therapist jobs are projected to grow at a much-higher-than-average rate of 23 percent. This field is forecast to continue its growth because of increasing middle-aged and elderly populations where increases in respiratory conditions such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and pneumonia can increase the need for respiratory care. Find out more about what a career in respiratory therapy looks like. *Source: BLS.gov 2016-2026
Where can a respiratory therapist work?
Respiratory therapists are in demand in a variety of job settings, including:
- Hospitals and clinical environments
- Skilled nursing facilities
- Pulmonary physicians’ offices and clinics
- Home care companies
- Rehabilitation hospitals
Financial Aid
As part of our commitment to your success, Concorde ensures that you have access to comprehensive information and guidance in navigating the financial aid process. Concorde offers financial aid and scholarship programs to those who qualify.
For the campuses at Garden Grove, North Hollywood, San Bernardino, Aurora, Jacksonville, Miramar, Tampa, Kansas City, Portland, Dallas and San Antonio:
The Respiratory Therapy program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (COARC), 1248 Harwood Road, Bedford, TX 76021-4244; 817-283-2835; www.coarc.com.
How long is the Respiratory Therapy program?
The respiratory therapy program can be completed in as few as 17 months, but this varies by location. Please check with an admissions adviser for program length information.
When does the Respiratory Therapy program start?
Call to find out when a program starts at a campus location near you.
What is the respiratory therapist career outlook?
According to BLS.gov, this job field is expected to grow by 23 percent through 2026. As the health care industry grows to meet the needs of those with conditions correlating to an aging population, such as chronic bronchitis, emphysema, etc., the need for respiratory therapists is expected to rise.
Why should I become a respiratory therapist?
You can join an exciting, challenging and growing employment field where professional satisfaction can be high as you nurture the health of others on a daily basis. You can achieve your dreams of serving a critical role on the front lines of patient care in a variety of job settings.
Does Concorde offer respiratory therapy externships?
Concorde incorporates real-world training and off-site clinical experiences in our programs.
How much is tuition for Concorde’s Respiratory Therapy programs?
For program-specific tuition information, please see the campus catalog.
Is Respiratory Therapy right for you? Check out our Free infographic to find out!
Programmatic outcomes are performance indicators that assess program achievement of its goals, thereby documenting program effectiveness.
Data on the CoARC website include:
The 3-year time period being reported; Credentialing success on specialty examinations, if applicable; Retention; Overall Graduate Satisfaction; Professional Advancement; Total number of program enrollees; Total number of program graduates; Maximum Annual Enrollment.
Below you will find campus-specific Information about the Respiratory Therapist program
Garden Grove Campus
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North Hollywood Campus
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San Bernardino Campus
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Aurora Campus
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Jacksonville Campus
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Miramar Campus
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Tampa Campus
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Kansas City Campus
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Portland Campus
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San Antonio Campus
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Dallas Campus
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