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Respiratory Therapist

ERIE, Pennsylvania | Mercyhurst University | ID: 167944

Overview

501 E 38TH ST ERIE, Pennsylvania 16546-0002
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Admissions Office:
814-824-2202
Classroom Training
Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy
Employment Skill Gain
Associate’s Degree
$46,698.00 - $46,698.00
Training(Trade)

Description of Training Provider

Regional Accreditation with program accreditation for many majors.

Program Description

Respiratory therapists work to prevent, identify, and treat acute or chronic dysfunction of the cardiopulmonary system. Classroom instruction combined with clinical experience in actual RT settings will provide you with the knowledge and hands-on skills to work in this growing field. The goal of this program is to prepare our graduates to excel at the Registered Respiratory Therapist level and to take both the National Board for Respiratory Care Therapist Multiple-Choice Examination (TMC) and Clinical Simulation Examination, credentials required to practice as a respiratory therapist in most states.

Skills & Competencies

After graduation from the Respiratory Therapist program the students will be able to:
*Function as competent respiratory therapists as defined by the National Board for Respiratory Care’s credentialing examination content outlines.
*Demonstrate the ability to apply the knowledge gained throughout the program in real patient care settings.

Additional Information

Service Costs

40,325.00
40,325.00
3,500.00
2,273.00
600.00

Performance Measures

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