Program: Respiratory Therapy

Program Description: The Respiratory Therapy program is 80 weeks in length and prepares students to be a member of a health care team that evaluates, treats, and manages patients with respiratory illness and other cardiopulmonary disorders. In addition to performing respiratory care procedures, respiratory therapists are involved in clinical decision making and patient education. Students receive extensive clinical practice in hospitals and clinics to gain real world experience. The Respiratory Therapy associate degree program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
Program Duration: 80 Weeks
Program Cost: $53,332.50
Tuition and Fees: $53,332.50
Books Cost: $0.00
Tools Cost: $0.00
Other Cost: $0.00
Pell Grant: No
Prerequisites:
Applicant must be in good health and physically fit. Applicant must be age 18 by his/her expected graduation date. Applicants are selected based on points earned in an evaluation process that includes assessment, transcript review, professional reference, and personal interview.
Program Occupations: 29112600 - Respiratory Therapists
29209900 - Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other
Disabled Student Access: No
Other Language: No
Program Provider: San Joaquin Valley College - Central Administration Office
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Program Locations

Location Name Address County
San Joaquin Valley College - Visalia 8344 W. Mineral King Ave., Visalia CA 93291 Tulare County
San Joaquin Valley College - Bakersfield 201 New Stine Rd, Bakersfield CA 93309 Kern County

Program Contacts

Name Location Name Email Phone
Adriana Ruiz San Joaquin Valley College - Visalia
Contact		 Adriana.Ruiz@sjvc.edu (559) 651-2500
Kenneth Guerrero San Joaquin Valley College - Visalia
Contact		 Kenneth.Guerrero@sjvc.edu (559) 651-2500

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