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RESPIRATORY THERAPY (AAS)
 Respiratory Therapy is one of the fastest growing needs in the healthcare community now because it involves the most basic life-sustaining function of our bodies - breathing. If you want a healthcare career that is in demand, contact us at Concorde Career College – Aurora to learn more about our Associate of Applied Science degree program in Respiratory Therapy. In just 15 months, you can earn your degree.
Respiratory Therapists assist physicians in the diagnosis and management of cardio-pulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities and use sophisticated equipment to measure lung function and monitor heart functions. You might treat newborns, trauma victims, drowning victims, and patients suffering from asthma, bronchitis, coronary heart disease, emphysema, and pneumonia.
Concorde Career College – Aurora delivers training programs that are hands-on and provide you with real-world experience using the latest technologies and tools of the trade. We know you're busy, so we designed a training program that is flexible enough to fit your schedule.
Contact us at Concorde Career College – Aurora, which services the entire Denver metro area, to learn more about the Respiratory Therapy program.
What follows are answers to frequently asked questions about our Respiratory Therapy program:
How long is the program?
Our Respiratory Therapy Program is 15 months long.
Will I receive hands-on, real world job experience?
 Yes! In addition to the realistic laboratory environment Concorde provides, we also offer a hands-on working experience in various hospital settings called clinical rotations. Our Respiratory Therapy program provides 810 hours of clinical experience.
What skills will I learn?
You will learn about the following:
- Oxygen Therapy
- Bronchodilator
- Chest Physiotherapy
- Patient Teaching and Instruction
- ECG
- Ventilator and Airway Management
- Bronchoscopy Assistant
- Arterial Blood Gas Analysis
- Pulmonary Function Testing
- Home Respiratory Care
- Trauma and CPR Team
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- NICU monitoring
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Chest tube theory
- Advanced pharmacology
- Renal effects on the respiratory patient
Where can I work?
Respiratory Therapists are needed in many areas of healthcare, including:
- RT’s work primarily in hospital and clinical environments
- Skilled Nursing Facilities
- Pulmonary Physicians offices and clinics
- Home Care Companies
- Rehabilitation Hospitals
- Respiratory Therapy Instruction
- Pulmonary Function and Sleep Labs
- Government Hospitals and Research Facilities
- Equipment Sales, Repair, and Manufacturing
- Pharmaceutical Sales
- Registries
- Traveling Therapist Agency
Are there really jobs available for me?
Of course! Get a copy of your local newspaper and read through the Healthcare job listings. The jobs are out there, so don't wait any longer if you want to work in Healthcare. Come to Concorde and we'll prepare you quickly and thoroughly for your new career.
Will I receive any special certificates or qualifications?
Yes. Upon satisfactory completion of the program, you will be granted a Concorde Career College Associate of Applied Science degree in Respiratory Therapy. Additionally, the Respiratory Therapy program at Concorde Career College – Aurora has received its "Letter of Review" from the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), 1248 Harwood Road, Bedford, TX, 76021, (817) 283-2835, in conjunction with Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs, (CAAHEP), 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL, 33756, (727) 210-2350, www.caahep.org. This is part of the accreditation process. Students graduating from the program will be allowed to sit for their appropriate credentialing examination if all other admission requirements are met by the individual. Graduates of this program will also be eligible and prepared to take the National Board of Respiratory Care Certified Respiratory Therapist Written Exam (also called Entry Level Exam). As a graduate you will hold Healthcare Provider CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
And finally, how much does it cost?
We know how important this question is to most of you. We have found that our program costs may change slightly with each new session. For that reason, we are unable to provide cost information on our website. We are, however, very happy to discuss our current program costs with you personally. Please give us a call anytime. Just tell your campus representative that you have visited our website and would like information about our program. If you have questions about financial aid, your representative will refer you to our excellent Financial Aid staff who are here specifically to help you fund your education.
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