Credential(s) Offered
Associate's degree, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
This program is 18 months in length. Graduates of the Associate of Applied Science Respiratory Care AAS program are prepared to enter the profession of Respiratory Care as a member of the critical care team functioning in clinics hospital Intensive Care Units (ICU) and Emergency Transport settings. The Respiratory Care program meets the requirements for approval by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). Respiratory Care as a profession is concerned with the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases and abnormalities. The respiratory care practitioner can work in a variety of arenas including:
- Hospitals
- Physician clinics
- Home-care settings
- Medical sales
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
90
Hours
75
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
BLACK River Technical College (BRTC) - Pocahontas
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
1410 Highway 304 East, Pocahontas, Arkansas
Local WIB
5050 - Northeast
Name of Credential
Respiratory Care Associate of Applied Science
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Pell
Refund Policy
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
Yes
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$1,500.00
Testing/Exam Fees
$600.00 2 SAE exams, TMC, and CSE
In-State Tuition
$9,975.00
Other Fees
$5,100.00 Technology Fee. Student Activity Fee. Student Assessment Fee. Student Success Fee. Facility Maintenance Fee. Distance Education Fee.
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$18,450.00
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$1,000.00 liability insurance, supply kit, drug screen, CPR card, background check, uniforms, laptop, stethoscope, lab coats, conference fees, and additional program specific fees will be attached to tuition each semester.
Total In-State Program Cost
$18,175.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$26,650.00
