RSPT.AAS - Respiratory Therapy-Associate in Applied Science

The Respiratory Therapy program is a 28 month associate degree program which began January, 1980. It is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). The curriculum design offers the student the Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS). The AAS Degree is an occupationally oriented degree. By taking additional coursework, the student may obtain an ASA Degree. The ASA Degree is a transfer degree which enables students to transfer to baccalaureate degree-granting institutions with advanced standing. Students who receive the AAS or ASA Degree will be eligible to write the National Board for Respiratory Care Entry-Level CRT Examination for licensure to practice as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT). Upon successful completion of the CRT Examination, the graduate will be eligible to write the National Board for Respiratory Care Advanced Practitioner Examination to practice as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).