Respiratory Care

Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care

Prepare for a rewarding career helping patients with breathing disorders through hands-on training in hospitals and our state-of-the-art simulation lab. Graduates earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in Respiratory Care and are eligible to take the national board examinations.

College readiness testing (TSI) is required to begin.

Earn Your:

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Classes:

Learn primarily through hands-on, in-person instruction

Complete In:

2 Years

After Graduation:

Ready to Work

Find Work As:

Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) in settings such as: Hospital and Acute Care, Home Health, Diagnostics

*Texas Annual Wages:

Entry-level: $52,430 or less
Average: $66,340
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Respiratory Therapist Career Overview

This career video provides an overview about being a Respiratory Therapist. (source: BeAnRT Respiratory Therapists Overview Video)

Program Director: Mary Jennifer Jones
majones@angelina.edu

Clinical Director: Mistie Hargis
mhargis@angelina.edu

Program Support:
(936) 671-7344 or (936) 671-7348

Why AC for Respiratory Care?

Commitment to Excellence

Learn from a distinguished faculty with extensive experience in an accredited program, designed to meet the high standards.

Leading Edge Technology

Hands-on, simulated real-world experiences with ventilators and nebulizers at our cutting-edge Health Careers Respiratory Care Lab.

Student Growth & Networking

Participate in community events, career fairs, hospital events, and professional seminars while building connections for your future in respiratory care.

Program Requirements & Information

Respiratory Care Admissions Criteria

Information Sessions (Attendance Required)

Health Careers Clinical Fees Chart

Accreditation

We are commissioned by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care.

CoARC Program Number: 200156.

CoARC’s Main Webpage
CoARC’s Outcome Webpage

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/programmatic-outcomes-data/

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

Plan Your Classes

The course sequence (Recommended Academic Plan or RAP) shows the recommended order of classes semester by semester. Use the online catalog version for accessibility, program details and requirements, or download the printable RAP checklist to track your progress. Your plan may vary based on advising or placement.

View Course Sequences in Catalog (Accessible)

Download RAP + Checklist for Print (PDF)

Additional AC Resources

Steps to Apply to the Respiratory Care Program

Apply to Angelina College

Apply ONLINE today and follow our ADMISSIONS PROCESS for acceptance into the college.

Please be aware that general acceptance into the college does not guarantee acceptance into the Respiratory Care program.

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Information Session & Required Criteria

Must meet all REQUIRED CRITERIA including taking prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or better before the designated date.

Must attend an INFORMATION SESSION to obtain a Respiratory Care program application and information.

Apply to Program

Submit a completed application packet for the Respiratory Care program and ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION by the designated date.

Ready to Get Started?

Learn how to apply, what documents you may need, and how to explore financial aid options to get started at Angelina College.

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