RESPIRATORY CARE
Northwest Mississippi Community College - Southaven
5197 W. E. Ross Parkway, Southaven, MS, 38671
About This Program
Respiratory Therapy is the allied medical discipline that works under the direction of a physician to assist in the diagnosis treatment and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Patients range from premature infants to post-operative patients to the aged. During clinical practice the student will rotate through area hospitals where preceptors and clinical instructors work closely with students allowing direct patient care. The program is fully accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Therapy. Upon successful completion of the program the graduate will be registry eligible enabling him/her to take the national credentialing exams.
Credential
Associate 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
$104,570/yr
$50.27/hr median
2024 data · O*NET via CareerOneStop (DOL/ETA & Minnesota DEED)
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Contact & Location
Location
5197 W. E. Ross Parkway, Southaven, MS, 38671
Program Details
Format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Tuition Cost
$11,500
Length (Weeks)
74
Real-World Outcomes
43 people completed this program. Of those, 24 were employed about six months after finishing (roughly 56%).
Source: Mississippi ETPL performance data via TrainingProviderResults.gov (U.S. Dept. of Labor)
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