Respiratory Care - Massasoit Community College

Respiratory Care from Massasoit Community College is a Campus Associate Respiratory Care degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Respiratory Care is a two-year Associate Degree program, which is accredited by the COARC (Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care). Upon successful completion, the graduate is eligible to take the National Board for Respiratory Care Examinations. Graduates wishing to continue their education can earn a Bachelor's Degree. In addition to courses in general education, liberal arts and respiratory theory, carefully selected clinical experiences are provided in area hospitals and health agencies to enable students to develop the skills necessary for successful completion in order to receive credit and progress to the next program level. A minimum grade of 75 must be achieved in all respiratory care courses. Respiratory Care is an allied health profession dedicated to the management and care of patients having difficulties and abnormalities associated with breathing. Respiratory care practitioners work under the direction of physicians. Improving the cardiopulmonary health of infants, children, and adults make this an excellent profession with multi-variant career possibilities. Employment can be found in the hospital, in home care , sales, and education. Currently there is a shortage of qualified respiratory care practitioners. To be considered for admission to this program, the applicant must: 1. Possess a high school diploma or an equivalency certificate. 2. Complete Biological Principles or successful performance on Biology Departmental challenge exam as a prerequisite to Anatomy and Physiology and Microbiology. 3. Interview at the College with the Program Director or Admissions Director is recommended. View more details on Massasoit Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Respiratory Care courses.