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RESTH.AAS - Respiratory Therapist

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Respiratory Therapy

Program Title

Respiratory Therapist AAS Degree

Program Code

RESTH.AAS

Degree Type

Associate in Applied Science

Minimum Credits for Program Completion

73.5

Program Eligible for Financial Aid?

Yes

Subject

Respiratory Therapy

Semesters to Complete Program

6

Program Description

Prepares individuals for employment as entry-level Respiratory Therapists. Graduates of the program are awarded an Associate in Applied Science Degree and are eligible to apply for the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) examination(s) leading to the national credential designation of Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist. The program provides a blend of classroom, laboratory, and clinical experiences. The first year of the program involves completion of technical and support courses. Beginning with the spring semester and throughout the second year of the program, students are required to complete advanced technical courses and a wide variety of clinical rotations. Core courses are offered during the day and only in the semester as indicated in the course sequence. Support courses are usually offered in a variety of semesters and times.

Program Accreditation Information

The Henry Ford College Respiratory Therapist program, #200283, Associate in Applied Science degree, in Dearborn, MI is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care http://www.coarc.com/ Student/Graduate outcomes for respiratory therapist programs can be found on the CoARC website at: https://coarc.com/students/programmatic-outcomes-data/

HFC Respiratory Therapist Program #200283
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.

Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) 817-283-2835, www.coarc.com

Faculty Contact

Kim Najarian

Faculty Contact Email

Faculty Contact Phone

313-317-6812

Faculty Contact Office Location

G-133F

Academic Advisor

Samer Atris

Academic Advisor Contact Email

Academic Advisor Contact Phone

313-317-6862

Academic Advisor Office Location

G-203C

School

Health & Human Services

Academic Department

Health Careers, Education, and Human Services