Program Description
Respiratory Care Practitioners evaluate, treat and care for patients of all ages, from premature infants whose lungs are not fully developed, to elderly people whose lungs are diseased. Often when a patient is in respiratory distress, their next breath depends on a respiratory care practitioner. Students in ACC’s Respiratory Care program gain hands-on experience at hospitals in addition to lab and classroom training.

Career Opportunities
Respiratory Care is currently one of the fastest growing career fields. The demand for respiratory care practitioners 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 care practitioners. The average starting salary is $38,000. An experienced Respiratory Care Practitioner makes between $40,000 to $62,000 plus shift or weekend differential.

Options
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Respiratory Care 72 credit hours (2 years)

Program Investment
The Respiratory Care program costs approximately $4,150*. This investment in your future includes in-district tuition, fees, textbooks and malpractice insurance.

* Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.

Advantages of ACC
• Hands-on clinical experience at area medical facilities.
• Full accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
• 100% placement rate for ACC Respiratory Care graduates.
• Consistently high board exam pass rates for graduates.
• 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.