Respiratory Therapy

Associate of Occupational Science Degree


Breathing isn’t something we think about until we can’t do it well. That’s when respiratory therapists step in, evaluating and treating patients—from premature infants whose lungs are not fully developed to elderly people whose lungs are diseased. Respiratory therapists provide temporary relief to patients with chronic asthma or emphysema, and give emergency care to patients who are victims of a heart attack, stroke, drowning, or shock.


As the baby boom generation ages, the number of people who suffer from respiratory conditions like pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) will continue to increase. So too will the need for skilled respiratory therapists. In fact, employment of respiratory therapists is expected to increase faster than average (24%) through the year 2016.*


The Respiratory Therapy program combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on learning, preparing you for a clinical practicum in a hospital, sub-acute care center, or diagnostic laboratory.


Completion of the program is acknowledged by receiving an Associate of Occupational Science Degree. With this degree, you will be prepared to function as a Respiratory Therapist in a hospital, home healthcare, or sleep diagnostic center, among other settings. You’ll also be eligible to sit for the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) exams, offered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), to obtain state licensure and increase your employment options and earning potential.


Program Courses:

  • Medical Gas Therapy
  • Respiratory Procedures I/II
  • Respiratory Pharmacology
  • Adult Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology
  • Neonatal/Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology
  • Cardiopulmonary Diagnostic Testing
  • Rehab and Home Health in Respiratory Care
  • Adult Mechanical Ventilation
  • Neonatal/Pediatric Mechanical Ventilation
  • Critical Care Monitoring
  • Advanced Ventilation Concepts
  • Clinical Practicum (Hands-on Training)I, II, III, IV, V
  • Career Planning
  • College Mathematics
  • Concepts in Science
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Written Communications
  • Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology
  • General Microbiology
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Respiratory Care Review


Length of Program


The Associate of Occupational Science Degree in Respiratory Therapy program takes approximately 20 months to complete.


Accreditation

ACC is approved by the Accrediting Bureau Health of Education Schools.


ABHES (www.abhes.org)

 

In addition,  the Associate of Occupational Science Degree in Respiratory Therapy program, Anaheim and Ontario campus, holds a  Letter of Review from the  Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com). Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care, 1248 Harwood Road, Bedford, Texas 76021-4244, (817) 283-2835.


Campuses

Program available at the OC Campus and Ontario Campus.
The  OC Campus program is currently full but  is  open for Spring 2010 enrollment.  Contact an Admissions Representative for more information.


Requirements

Each program has entrance requirements. While this may seem scary, our admissions team is there to help you succeed through every step of the process – including the entrance exams. Everyone worries about tests – just remember that thousands of ACC grads made it through the process on the way to the same change you are starting today.
Some of the admissions requirements include:

  • Must be at least 18 or have a parent of guardian’s signature
  • Must have a high school diploma or the equivalent
  • Must score a 160 or higher on the CPAt entrance evaluation/exam as well as score 70% or above on the HESI exam

Be sure to consult with an Admissions Representative to get all the information on admission to the Respiratory Therapy program.


* According to the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008 edition.

 



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Respiratory Therapy

Associate of Occupational Science Degree


Breathing isn’t something we think about until we can’t do it well. That’s when respiratory therapists step in, evaluating and treating patients—from premature infants whose lungs are not fully developed to elderly people whose lungs are diseased. Respiratory therapists provide temporary relief to patients with chronic asthma or emphysema, and give emergency care to patients who are victims of a heart attack, stroke, drowning, or shock.


As the baby boom generation ages, the number of people who suffer from respiratory conditions like pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) will continue to increase. So too will the need for skilled respiratory therapists. In fact, employment of respiratory therapists is expected to increase faster than average (24%) through the year 2016.*


The Respiratory Therapy program combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on learning, preparing you for a clinical practicum in a hospital, sub-acute care center, or diagnostic laboratory.


Completion of the program is acknowledged by receiving an Associate of Occupational Science Degree. With this degree, you will be prepared to function as a Respiratory Therapist in a hospital, home healthcare, or sleep diagnostic center, among other settings. You’ll also be eligible to sit for the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) exams, offered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), to obtain state licensure and increase your employment options and earning potential.


Program Courses:

  • Medical Gas Therapy
  • Respiratory Procedures I/II
  • Respiratory Pharmacology
  • Adult Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology
  • Neonatal/Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology
  • Cardiopulmonary Diagnostic Testing
  • Rehab and Home Health in Respiratory Care
  • Adult Mechanical Ventilation
  • Neonatal/Pediatric Mechanical Ventilation
  • Critical Care Monitoring
  • Advanced Ventilation Concepts
  • Clinical Practicum (Hands-on Training)I, II, III, IV, V
  • Career Planning
  • College Mathematics
  • Concepts in Science
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Written Communications
  • Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology
  • General Microbiology
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Respiratory Care Review


Length of Program


The Associate of Occupational Science Degree in Respiratory Therapy program takes approximately 20 months to complete.


Accreditation

ACC is approved by the Accrediting Bureau Health of Education Schools.


ABHES (www.abhes.org)

 

In addition,  the Associate of Occupational Science Degree in Respiratory Therapy program, Anaheim and Ontario campus, holds a  Letter of Review from the  Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com). Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care, 1248 Harwood Road, Bedford, Texas 76021-4244, (817) 283-2835.


Campuses

Program available at the OC Campus and Ontario Campus.
The  OC Campus program is currently full but  is  open for Spring 2010 enrollment.  Contact an Admissions Representative for more information.


Requirements

Each program has entrance requirements. While this may seem scary, our admissions team is there to help you succeed through every step of the process – including the entrance exams. Everyone worries about tests – just remember that thousands of ACC grads made it through the process on the way to the same change you are starting today.
Some of the admissions requirements include:

  • Must be at least 18 or have a parent of guardian’s signature
  • Must have a high school diploma or the equivalent
  • Must score a 160 or higher on the CPAt entrance evaluation/exam as well as score 70% or above on the HESI exam

Be sure to consult with an Admissions Representative to get all the information on admission to the Respiratory Therapy program.


* According to the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008 edition.

 



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