RESPIRATORY CARE
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College - Jackson County Campus
2300 Highway 90, Gautier, MS, 39553
About This Program
Associate of Applied Science Degree. Fall Entry. The Respiratory Care Technology Program is a two-year program that 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 by administering inhalation treatments oxygen and drugs. These individuals are also trained to perform diagnostic tests that aid in determining the presence and extent of cardiopulmonary disease. Respiratory Care Practitioners conduct pulmonary function studies obtain and analyze blood samples and perform electrocardiograms exercise stress tests and sleep studies..
Credential
Associate of 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
2300 Highway 90, Gautier, MS, 39553
Program Details
Format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Tuition Cost
$9,000
Length (Weeks)
64
Real-World Outcomes
64 people completed this program. Of those, 29 were employed about six months after finishing (roughly 45%).
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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