Respiratory Therapy

Program Description

Respiratory Therapists administer respiratory therapy care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system. More specifically, you will be assessing patients, determining the most appropriate methods of therapies, setting up and operating equipment, monitoring the patient's response to various treatment modalities, performing pulmonary function testing, and assisting patients with breathing maneuvers.

The Idaho State University Respiratory Therapy Associate Degree program in Pocatello, Idaho is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care.

1248 Harwood Road
Bedford, Texas 76021-4244
(817) 283-2835
CoARC Programmatic Outcomes Data

Graduates Employed or Continuing Education Four-Year Average

91%

Idaho Median Income

$57,550

National Median Income

$60,280

Program Overview

Program accepts students in August
Pre-requisite courses and an application are required for admission into the program
Program admits 15 students each year
Program contains elements of on-line instruction, required face-to-face contact for clinical instruction and skills sign-off, and clinical experience rotations in a variety of work settings.

Degree Options

Associate of Science degree: Respiratory Therapy (3 years)

Course Sequence Associate of Science Degree: Respiratory Therapy
Costs

Bachelor of Science in Health Science (4+ years)

For special application procedures contact CTech Student Services (208) 282-2622.

Program Goals

To prepare graduates with demonstrated competence in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains of respiratory care practice as performed by registered respiratory therapists (RRTs).

Career Opportunities

Hospitals and doctor's offices
Nursing care facilities
Sleep labs
Pulmonary function labs
Home care
Durable medical equipment