Respiratory Therapy
Respiratory Therapy
Of all the complex systems of the human body, few are as important as the respiratory system. From monitoring infants in the neonatal intensive care unit to assessing the health of the elderly, Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP's) play a crucial role in the well-being of their patients. As an RCP, you are a very important part of the medical community.
OTC offers a two-year associate of applied science degree program fully accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)*.
This A.A.S. Program provides the best of both worlds; interesting, informative coursework and exciting on-site practicums. The classwork includes general education courses, as well as in-depth, program-specific courses. The combination of both types of courses makes you the well-rounded, knowledgeable RCP employers want. The classwork forms a strong base for the on-site practicums, where you get the real life experience you need to be a skilled and confident RCP.
Students successfully completing the program become eligible to sit for the exams leading to a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential. Over the last six years, our pass rate averages 100% on the entry-level exam, the first of three exams leading to the RRT credential.
The Respiratory Therapy Program at OTC is a selective admission program, which admits a new 20-student class each summer. Deadline for the summer class is February 1st.
The following information will help you get started. Before you begin the application process, please read the Admissions Checklist.