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RESPIRATORY CARE PROGRAM
Associate of Applied Science Degree

Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs and the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care

The Respiratory Care Program is six semesters in length and qualifies graduates to take the Entry Level Examination to become a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and the written and simulation portions of the Registry Examination to become a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Through a combination of classroom and laboratory instruction and clinical practice, students gain knowledge and skills in cardiopulmonary testing and therapy. A minimum grade of "C" is required in all courses used to fulfill graduation requirements.

Graduates will meet the requirements to practice as a respiratory therapist as defined in the Tennessee Respiratory Care Practitioner's Act.

Respiratory Care Faculty John Cousino, Program Director Sharon Hall, Clinical Coordinator Mickey Rountree

Our Professional Organization

The American Association for Respiratory Care
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