RESPIRATORY CARE
Copiah-Lincoln Community College - Natchez
30 Campus Dr., Natchez, MS, 39120
About This Program
The Respiratory Care Practitioner program prepares the individual to become a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Respiratory Care Practitioners are responsible for initiating cardiopulmonary resuscitation along with the setup and monitoring of life support systems. In addition Respiratory Care Practitioners provide treatment for heart and lung disorders.
Credential
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Field of Study
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Related Occupation
Healthcare practitioners diagnose and treat illnesses, injuries, and medical conditions in patients of all ages. These roles include physicians, nurses, dentists, therapists, and other licensed clinical professionals.
Typical Wages in Mississippi
$61,320/yr
$29.48/hr median
2024 data · O*NET via CareerOneStop (DOL/ETA & Minnesota DEED)
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Contact & Location
Location
30 Campus Dr., Natchez, MS, 39120
Program Details
Format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Tuition Cost
$10,195
Length (Weeks)
72
Real-World Outcomes
38 people completed this program. Of those, 28 were employed about six months after finishing (roughly 74%).
Source: Mississippi ETPL performance data via TrainingProviderResults.gov (U.S. Dept. of Labor)
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This program is on Mississippi's approved training list for federal WIOA funds. American Job Centers can help you figure out — for free — whether you qualify. Eligible adults, young adults, and displaced workers can sometimes attend with little or no out-of-pocket cost.
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Program eligibility data from TrainingProviderResults.gov, Mississippi's Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) maintained under WIOA.
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