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Respiratory Therapy Associate Degree Program

As a Respiratory Therapist you can help those having issues breathing, whether from a blocked passageway, intense asthma attack, or another life-threatening experience. Learn to make a difference as a respiratory therapist.

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17

Months

13%

National Employment Demand (2023-2033)

76.0

Credit Hours

900

Clinical Hours

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As a Respiratory Therapist you can help those having issues breathing, whether it from a blocked passageway, intense asthma attack, or another life-threatening experience.

Respiratory therapy focuses on caring for patients breathing and/or other cardiopulmonary issues based upon:

  • Prevention
  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment
  • Management
  • Rehabilitation

Respiratory Therapy Degree Program Overview

The Respiratory Therapy Associate Degree program at Concorde focuses on preparing students for the knowledge and skills of a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), which includes oxygen therapy, bronchodilator, chest physiotherapy, ECG and more.

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Have you been searching for the right respiratory therapy program near you? Do you aspire to help others overcome respiratory challenges? Look no further because Concorde has an accredited Respiratory Therapist program that can teach you the skills needed for a successful career in healthcare. You’ll be prepared with real-world training and experience in this high-demand field. Schedule an in-person campus tour or virtual Career Planning Session to learn more about our curriculum, education requirements and when next classes start!

  1. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics 2023-2033 projected job demand https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/respiratory-therapists.htm Projections are national. Local job market demand may vary.

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Curriculum

Respiratory Therapy Pediatric

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.

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).

Concorde's respiratory therapist programs emphasize the following:

  • Oxygen therapy
  • Bronchodilator
  • Chest physiotherapy
  • Patient teaching and instruction
  • ECG

CoARC accredits respiratory therapy education programs in the United States. To achieve this end, it utilizes an ‘outcomes based’ process. Programmatic outcomes are performance indicators that reflect the extent to which the educational goals of the program are achieved and by which program effectiveness is documented.

Concorde's Student Learning outcomes are available on the CoARC website at the link below.

Student Learning Outcome Data

Career Outlook

Respiratory Therapists Continue to be in Demand

Respiratory Therapist jobs are projected to grow nationally at a much-faster-than-average rate.

The spread of respiratory infections caused by the Coronavirus pandemic is one factor driving national employment demand projections. Pre-pandemic the field was forecasted to grow based upon the increasing middle-age and elderly populations where increases in respiratory conditions such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and pneumonia can increase the need for respiratory care. 

What are possible career paths for a Respiratory Therapist?

13%

Projected national job demand for Respiratory Therapists from 2023-2033 

Where do Respiratory Therapists Work

  • 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.

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Scholarship Opportunities

Healthcare Demand Grant

The Healthcare Demand Grant is designed to assist new, enrolling students who are pursuing education in a healthcare program. No application process. All newly enrolled students are reviewed for eligibility.

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Previous Education Grant

The Previous Education Grant is designed to assist new, enrolling students who are pursuing education in a healthcare program and who have previously graduated from an accredited postsecondary institution with an associates, bachelors or masters degree.

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Institutional Accreditation and Licensure

Accreditation and licensure are an important part of an academic institution’s operation.

Visit our Accreditations and Licensure page for more details about our accreditations and licensure.

  • COARC

    The Respiratory Therapy program (#200472) is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care; https://www.coarc.com.

    Garden Grove, CA

  • COARC

    The Respiratory Therapy program (#200440) is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care ; https://www.coarc.com.

    North Hollywood, CA

  • COARC

    The Respiratory Therapy program (#200498) is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care ; https://www.coarc.com.

    San Bernardino, CA

  • COARC

    The Respiratory Therapy program (#200510) is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care ; https://www.coarc.com.

    Aurora, CO

  • COARC

    The Respiratory Therapy program (#200545) is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care ; https://www.coarc.com.

    Jacksonville, FL

  • COARC

    The Respiratory Therapy program (#200559) is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care ; https://www.coarc.com.

    Miramar, FL

  • COARC

    The Respiratory Therapy program (#200573) is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care; https://www.coarc.com.

    Tampa, FL

  • COARC

    The Respiratory Therapy program (#200437) is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care; https://www.coarc.com.

    Kansas City, MO

  • COARC

    The Respiratory Therapy program (#200563) is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care; https://www.coarc.com.

    Portland, OR

  • COARC

    The Respiratory Therapy program (#200469) is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care; https://www.coarc.com.

    Memphis, TN

  • COARC

    The Respiratory Therapy program (#200597) is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care; https://www.coarc.com.

    Dallas, TX

  • COARC

    The Respiratory Therapy program (#200593) is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care; https://www.coarc.com.

    San Antonio, TX

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At Concorde Career College, you could finish schooling in as few as 17 months or less than 2 years. Contact us to find out when the Respiratory Therapy Program starts at a Concorde campus location near you.

According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the projected national job demand for Respiratory Therapists from 2023-2033 is expected to grow by 13%. As the healthcare industry grows to meet the needs of those affected by respiratory illness including COVID, as well as chronic conditions like asthma, bronchitis and emphysema, the need for respiratory therapists is expected to rise.

  1. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics 2023-2033 projected job demand https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/respiratory-therapists.htm Projections are national. Local job market demand may vary.

Become a respiratory therapist to work with other medical practitioners to save lives every day. There are many illnesses that cause breathing problems, and respiratory therapists play an essential role in regulating patients' breathing while undergoing treatment. Enjoy a rewarding opportunity to positively affect people's lives.

Concorde incorporates real-world training and off-site clinical experiences in our programs.

For program-specific tuition information, please see the campus catalog.

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.

Contact Concorde Career College to find out when the Respiratory Therapy program starts at a Concorde campus location near you.

According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, from 2022 to 2032 the projected national respiratory therapist job field is expected to grow by 13%. As the healthcare industry grows to meet the needs of those affected by COVID, as well as with chronic conditions like bronchitis and emphysema, the need for respiratory therapists is expected to rise.

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics 2023-2033 projected job demand https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/respiratory-therapists.htm Projections are national. Local job market demand may vary.

Concorde incorporates real-world training and off-site clinical experiences in our programs.

For program-specific tuition information, please see the campus catalog.

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  1. Program length may be subject to change dependent on transfer credits and course load. Please refer to current course catalog for more information. Concorde does not guarantee admittance, graduation, subsequent employment or salary amount.

  2. Professional certification is not a requirement for graduation, may not be a requirement for employment nor does it guarantee employment.

  3. Financial aid is available to those who qualify but may not be available for all programs. Concorde does not guarantee financial aid or scholarship awards or amounts.

  4. Clinical hour requirements and delivery may vary by campus location and may be subject to change. Concorde does not guarantee clinical site assignments based upon student preference or geographic convenience; nor do clinical experiences guarantee graduation, post-clinical employment or salary outcomes.

  5. Registration and certification requirements for taking and passing these examinations are not controlled by Concorde, but by outside agencies, and are subject to change by the agency without notice. Therefore, Concorde cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible to take these exams, at all or at any specific time, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment.

  6. Externships are a non-paid in-person learning experience, whose length and location may be subject to change. Concorde does not guarantee externship placement, graduation, post-externship employment or salary outcomes.

  7. Virtual externships are a virtual learning experience offered through Concorde’s learning management system. Concorde does not guarantee placement, graduation, post-externship employment or salary outcomes.