Respiratory Care Technology

Program Level: Degrees
Department: Healthcare Sciences and Early Childhood and Family Studies
Institute: Health & Biosciences
College: SPC

What is the Respiratory Care Technology program?

The Respiratory Care Technology program is a sequenced learning experience offering classroom, laboratory, and clinical experiences relevant to the practice of state-of-the-art respiratory care. Graduates of the program receive an Associate of Applied Science degree and are prepared to take board exams to earn the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.

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  • Early applications are accepted from January 1 - March 1
    • Notifications of acceptance should be sent by March 28
  • General acceptance from March 1 - June 1
    • Notifications of acceptance should be sent by July 7
  • Cohorts begin every Fall

*Dates are subject to change with extensions to deadlines.

What's special about the program?

The program is fortunate to provide state-of-the-art lab equipment and simulation-based learning. Clinical experiences range in variety of skill levels, age groups, geographical locations, and multiple hospital systems.

Information Sessions

Type Date Time Location
Virtual 10/17/2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Zoom ID: 
2104862064
In Person - Open House 10/22/2024 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM CLR Breezeway
Virtual 11/14/2024 2:00 PM -
3:00 PM
Zoom ID: 
2104862064

What will I learn?

You will engage in didactical and clinical practice experiences that are designed to sequentially develop and apply critical thinking skills, concepts, and theories in the performance of respiratory care procedures. Respiratory Care involves the assessment and therapeutic management of patients diagnosed with cardiopulmonary disease. Practitioners perform procedures involving the administration of oxygen and medical gases, humidity/aerosol therapy, varied breathing treatments, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, mechanical ventilation, diagnostic lung function testing, and patient/family education.

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What can I do with this course of study?

  • Obtain Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), and more advanced credentials
  • Work in a variety of areas such as Hospitals, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Home Care, Diagnostic Labs/Doctors Offices, Education, and so much more.
  • Work with a variety of age groups.
  • Great start to a career ladder advancement or a bridge to other related professions.
Respiratory Therapy is not just a profession; it’s a commitment to helping individuals breathe easier, live better, and embrace life with every breath.

Contact Information

Program Director:
Christa Mitchell, MBA, BSRC, RRT-AE-C
cmitchell86@alamo.edu
210-486-2064
MLK Center for Health Professions (CHP), 330E
   

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