Respiratory Therapy Degree
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 24
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2025
Program Description
An Instructional program that prepares individuals to perform therapeutic and life-support procedures using respiratory equipment, under the supervision of a physician. Includes instruction in administering inhalants via mist, mask, tent or other procedures monitor heart-lung machines and other intensive care therapies anesthesia emergency procedures equipment operation and maintenance storage and safety methods and record-keeping.
Established in 2001
CIP: 51-0908 Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Kaskaskia College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
- HLC
Education Information
Associates Degree
72 Weeks ( 1725.00 Hours / 75.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $12,450.00 |
| Books | $1,950.00 |
| Fees | $2,103.00 |
| Tests | $390.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $239.00 |
| Total Cost | $17,132.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Institutional Scholarships
- 3rd party loans and scholarships
Application Procedure
Complete application and registration forms. Provide high school transcript or GED certificate, provide college transcript.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Language - Asset test or ACT
- Prerequisites - Biology-2sem. HS or BIOL at KC equal to BIOL 10
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Respiratory Therapy Degree
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 24
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2025
Program Description
An Instructional program that prepares individuals to perform therapeutic and life-support procedures using respiratory equipment, under the supervision of a physician. Includes instruction in administering inhalants via mist, mask, tent or other procedures monitor heart-lung machines and other intensive care therapies anesthesia emergency procedures equipment operation and maintenance storage and safety methods and record-keeping.
Established in 2001
CIP: 51-0908 Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.
Provider Information
Kaskaskia College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
- HLC
Education Information
Associates Degree
72 Weeks ( 1725.00 Hours / 75.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $12,450.00 |
| Books | $1,950.00 |
| Fees | $2,103.00 |
| Tests | $390.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $239.00 |
| Total Cost | $17,132.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Institutional Scholarships
- 3rd party loans and scholarships
Application Procedure
Complete application and registration forms. Provide high school transcript or GED certificate, provide college transcript.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Language - Asset test or ACT
- Prerequisites - Biology-2sem. HS or BIOL at KC equal to BIOL 10
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes