Respiratory Therapist
Program Number:
105151
Associate Degree in Applied Science
Program Courses offered at the following Campuses:
This program is offered completely online.
About
Respiratory therapists are members of a team of health care professionals working in a wide variety of clinical settings. They evaluate, treat and manage patients of all ages with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disease. Working with physicians, respiratory therapists are involved in clinical decision-making and patient education. Respiratory therapists work primarily in hospital settings providing and assessing the clinical status of patients and performing diagnostic testing. Therapists work in emergency rooms and intensive care units, participating in life support activities, such as airway care, mechanical ventilation and resuscitation efforts. Respiratory therapists may also work in diagnostic labs, such as a pulmonary function or sleep labs. They also work in home care and clinic settings.
This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) http://www.coarc.com - 1248 Harwood Road; Bedford, Texas 76021-4244; (817) 283-2835
As an advanced-level respiratory therapist program, graduates are eligible to become Registered Respiratory Therapists. (RRT).
Admissions
Requirements for Program Application
The following is required to process your application:
- Official High School transcripts OR official HSED/GED transcripts (this requirement is waived for applicants who have transcripts on file documenting the achievement of an Associate Degree or higher from an institution other than Madison College)
- COMPASS, ASSET, ACT or SAT test scores
For program waitlist information, refer to the Admission Information and Next Steps below.
Admission Processing Deadlines:
Fall 2012
Madison College begins collecting applications for the following year's fall semester on September 1, 2011. For this program applications and credentials must be received by July 1, 2012, to be considered for the fall semester.
Review the Essential Functions (PDF 40.72KB)
Admission information and Next Steps:
Program Outcomes
Program Outcomes:
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Graduating students will demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply, and evaluate clinical information relevant to their roles as advanced-level respiratory therapists. -
Graduating students will demonstrate the technical proficiency in all skills necessary to fulfill their roles as advanced-level respiratory therapists. -
Graduates will demonstrate professional behavior consistent with employer expectations as advanced-level respiratory therapists.
Employment
Career Potential:
- Respiratory Care Practitioner
With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as:
- Pulmonary Function Technologist
- Respiratory Care Manager
- Respiratory Care Supervisor
- Neonatal/Pediatric Therapist
- Respiratory Care Educator
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation Therapist
- Sleep Disorder Therapist
- Home Care Therapist
- Pulmonary Research Assistant
Additional Info
Program Requirements
- Caregiver Background Check (CBC); refer to MATC Website for this Health, Human and Protective Services Policy;
- Physical exam and completed Health History Form (PDF) on file prior to beginning the clinical affiliation; and
- Essential functions for the Respiratory Therapist Program (PDF 44.72KB).
Convictions of crimes or pending charges may be grounds for denial of license if the circumstances of the conviction or charge are substantially related to professional practice. Applicants should check the following website for more information: www.dhfs.state.wi.us/caregiver or call (608) 266-5764 or contact Department of Regulation and Licensing of the State of Wisconsin.
Estimated Fees for Respiratory Therapist (PDF 19.49KB)
Program Outcomes Data
Outcomes data from the 2011 Annual Report of Current Status has been posted on the CoARC website. Follow this link directly to the Programmatic Outcomes Data page: http://www.coarc.com/47.html.
Last Modified: February 2, 2012