Respiratory care professionals have the incredible responsibility of helping people get the oxygen they desperately need to live. They care for patients of all ages, from premature babies with underdeveloped lungs to an elderly individual who may have been affected by disease. Therapists also give patients the treatments, resources and tools to improve their quality of life.
Students in ACC’s Respiratory Care program gain hands-on experience at hospitals in addition to lab and classroom training. The two-year associate degree program will prepare you for a rewarding career. Graduates can become Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) by passing the Entry Level Exam and the Advanced Practitioners Exam.
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Respiratory Care is currently one of the fastest growing career fields. The demand for respiratory therapists will continue to increase because of substantial growth of the middle-age population. Advances in the treatment of heart attack victims, accident victims, and premature infants will also increase the demand for respiratory therapists. The average starting salary is $46,800. An experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist can make between $52,000 - $70,000 plus shift or weekend differential.
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Respiratory Care.............72 credit hours (2 years)
The Respiratory Care program costs approximately $4,700*. This investment in your future includes in-district tuition, fees, textbooks and malpractice insurance. Additional fees of $1,200* may include uniform, physical, seminars, etc.
* Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Full accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs and by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care.
- 100% placement rate for ACC Respiratory Care graduates.
- Consistently high board exam pass rates for graduates.
- Hands-on clinical experience at area medical facilities.
- Small classes and personal attention.
- Dedicated faculty who care about your success.
- Affordable tuition and fees – Financial assistance available to those who qualify.
For more information call 281-756-3658 or email RespiratoryCare@alvincollege.edu.
Alvin Community College
3110 Mustang Road • Alvin, TX 77511
281-756-3500
AARC - American Associate for Respiratory Care
NBRC - National Board for Respiratory Care
TSRC - Texas Society for Respiratory Care
CoARC - Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
