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).

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Associate Degree in Respiratory Care Technology, the graduate will be able to:

• Demonstrate the ability to collect and evaluate patient data; and recommend procedures to obtain additional data.
• Demonstrate the ability to correctly assemble, use and maintain respiratory care equipment using principles of infection control and quality assurance.
• Initiate, conduct and independently modify prescribed therapeutic procedures and recommend modifications based on patient response.
• Demonstrate personal and professional behaviors required for successful employment.