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
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
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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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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