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RESPIRATORY CARE

Coahoma Community College - Clarksdale Main Campus

3240 Friars Point Rd., Clarksdale, MS, 38614

About This Program

This program of study combines training in the technical and clinical aspects of respiratory and general education courses necessary to provide the student with the knowledge necessary to give direct care to patients with respiratory/cardiac health problems. This is a 6 semester (4 academic semesters and 2 summer sessions) program and upon completion the student is awarded the Associate in Applied Science degree.

Credential

Associate in Applied Science degree.

Field of Study

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Related Occupation

Respiratory Therapists

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

3240 Friars Point Rd., Clarksdale, MS, 38614

Program Details

Format

This program provides in-person instruction only.

Tuition Cost

$7,555

WIOA Eligible

Length (Weeks)

16

Real-World Outcomes

28 people completed this program. Of those, 21 were employed about six months after finishing (roughly 75%).

Source: Mississippi ETPL performance data via TrainingProviderResults.gov (U.S. Dept. of Labor)

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