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Respiratory Care
The Respiratory Care profession has changed in scope of practice over the years. There is need for more complex clinical skills and knowledge in not only the hospital but other care sites. The BAS Respiratory Care program allows for emphasis in those areas along with advanced level courses in critical care, pediatrics, disease management and critical thinking development.
Degree Option
Respiratory Care Bachelor of Applied Science BAS
- Program Length: Two years for full-time students. (Full-time is 12 credits or more)
- Costs per year: $7,572 tuition and fees
- Program Map: Bachelor of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Career
Earning a bachelor's degree will help you be more competitive for jobs as a Respiratory Therapist and qualify you to work in a variety of healthcare settings, including:
- Hospitals
- Physicians' offices
- Extended care facilities
- In-home care providers
- Rehabilitation
- Emergency services
Respiratory Care Associate in Applied Science Transfer AAS-T
- Program Length: Two years for full-time students. (Full-time is 12 credits or more)
- Costs per year: $4,740 tuition and fees
- Program Map: Associate in Applied Science Transfer - Respiratory Care (Pre)
Career
Respiratory Therapist degrees qualify you to work in a variety of healthcare settings, including:
- Hospitals
- Physicians' offices
- Extended care facilities
- In-home care providers
- Rehabilitation
- Emergency services
After Highline College
The AAS-T degree is used to transfer into Highlines BAS of Respiratory Care.
Top Transfer-To Institution
- Boise State University
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