Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Associate's degree, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to Employment
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The Respiratory Therapy program is a patient care field which deals primarily with patients who have respiratory problems. Professional opportunities are constantly increasing, and many areas of respiratory care are becoming specialized. Specialty areas in Respiratory Therapy are: pulmonary function testing, stress test, electrocardiograms, neonatal transport and intensive care, cardiovascular intensive care, respiratory intensive care, medical intensive care, administration, classroom instruction, clinical instruction, medical equipment and home care, rehabilitation, and polysomnography.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
42
Hours
64
Entrance Requirements
Combination of Education and Course(s)
School
UofA - PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
About 55 Competencies described in required book, examples given by faculty
Training Location(s)
3000 West Scenic Drive, North Little Rock, Arkansas
Local WIB
5010 - Central
Name of Credential
Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Federal, State, Institutional, Private
Grants, scholarships, waivers, loans and workstudy are available for this program.
Refund Policy
uaptc.edu/student-accounts/refund-policy
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
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?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$870.00 $465.05 spent on books for the program at the beginning of the program in summer. Many of these books are used on and off during the entire program. Additional books are purchased in the Fall and Spring.
In-State Tuition
$12,928.00 $142 Per credit hour (64 credit hours), $60 per credit hour General Fees
Other Fees
$1,495.00 $35 Per Credit Hour additional fees (37 credit hours for Respiratory Specific Courses) Testing and Hour Clocking Programs. $100 for each program for a total of $200. TOTAL = $1495.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$19,328.00 $242 Per credit hour (64 credit hours), $60 per credit hour General Fees
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$505.00 2 sets of scrubs, 1 lab coat, Solid white leather shoes - $360.00, 1 Littman stethoscope - $110.00, 1 pair of safety glasses - $10.00, Small calculator - $5.00, Watch with a second hand - $20.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$15,798.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$22,198.00
