Respiratory Care
Degree:
- Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care [✓ TSI]
Career Information
Find work as:
- Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) in settings such as:
- Hospital and Acute Care
- Home Health
- Diagnostics
East TX Annual Wages*
- Entry-level range: $52,430 or less
- Average: $66,340
*National Center for O*Net Development. Retrieved October 2025 from onetonline.org.
Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Our two-year program includes opportunities to practice in a variety of clinical settings, such as adult critical care, medical/surgical floor, neonatal intensive care unit, high-risk delivery room, and our state-of-the-art simulation lab.
You’ll learn to diagnose lung and breathing disorders, manage ventilators and airway devices, respond to code blues, consult with physicians, and analyze arterial blood gas specimens. Upon completion, you’ll receive an Associate of Applied Science degree in Respiratory Care and be eligible to take the national board examinations.
Program Information
- CoARC Program Number is 200156.
- Table of Initial Clinical Course Fees
Accreditation
We are commissioned by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
The Angelina College Respiratory Program, CoARC number 200156, which awards an associate of applied science at the Lufkin campus, is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com).
CoARC student/graduate outcomes for all programs can be found here: https://coarc.com/students/
CoARC accredits respiratory therapy education programs in the United States. To achieve this end, it utilizes an ‘outcomes based’ process. Programmatic outcomes are performance indicators that reflect the extent to which the educational goals of the program are achieved and by which program effectiveness is documented.
Mailing Address
264 Precision Blvd. Telford, TN 37690
Why AC for Respiratory Care?
Commitment to Excellence
Learn from a distinguished faculty with extensive experience in a program accredited by CoARC and designed to meet the high standards set by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
Leading Edge Technology
Immerse yourself in hands-on, simulated real-world experiences with ventilators and nebulizers at our cutting-edge Health Careers Respiratory Care Lab. This invaluable preparation will set the foundation for your clinical journey in hospitals.
Student Growth & Networking
Engage in community events, career fairs, hospital events, and seminars hosted by the Texas Society for Respiratory Care. Expand your horizons and connect with opportunities that will shape your future in respiratory care.
Recommended Academic Plan (RAP
The RAP (or course sequence) shows the suggested order of courses each semester to help you complete your program on time. Your plan may vary based on advising or placement.
View in College Catalog (official program listing) (accessible)
Additional Information
Angelina College:
- Tuition and Cost of Attendance for AC
- College Calendar & Registration Dates
- Transfer Information
- View all Degree RAPs at Angelina College
- College Catalog
- Licensure Disclosure
