Respiratory Therapist
Job Summary
Respiratory Therapists treat patients with breathing disorders, using specialized equipment and therapies to improve lung function.
Required Education / Training Summary
People starting in this career usually have:
Associate's degree
No work experience
No on-the-job training
Explore Programs in Rhode Island
| Occupation | Program Name | Institution | Certificate Earned | Per Student Program Cost | Program Length | Time of Day | Instructional Hours / Credits | Clinical Placement/Field Experience/Practicum? | Modality | Location | Eligibility Reqs/Pre-Reqs | Notes/Description | Website | Contact Info |
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| Respiratory Therapist | Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Respiratory Therapy | Community College of Rhode Island | $14,700.00 | 2 years | - | 70 credits | Y | In-person | Lincoln, RI | HS Diploma/GED, BCI, Placement Testing | The program offers students clinical training in a variety of settings, including neonatology, critical care, pulmonary function, clinic and home care. Graduates are eligible for the National Board of Respiratory Care exam. | https://www.ccri.edu/alliedhealth/respiratorytherapy/ | mjosephs@ccri.edu | |
| Respiratory Therapist | Associate in Science (AS) Respiratory Care | New England Institute of Technology | $47,815.00 | 18 months | - | 105 Quarter Credits | Y | In-person | East Greenwich, RI | High School Diploma or GED | Prepares students to pursue a career as a highly skilled RT. | https://www.neit.edu/academics/associate-degrees/respiratory-care-asNEIT | agrzybowski@neit.edu | |
| Respiratory Therapist | Bachelor of Science (BS) Health Sciences - Respiratory Therapy | Rhode Island College | $37,924.00 | 4 years | Days/ Evenings | 120 credits | Y | online/in-person | Providence, RI | High School Diploma; registered respiratory therapist | Completion program for registered respiratory therapists. | https://www.ric.edu/department-directory/department-biology/department-… | biology@ric.edu |