Respiratory Care Technology
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 24
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/25/2024
Program Description
The Respiratory Care program prepares students for entry-level practitioner positions in the respiratory care profession. Respiratory therapists have a high level of patient contact. Respiratory therapists, under the supervision of a physician, see patients of all ages to assist in the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of pulmonary problems. The practice of respiratory care entails: monitoring, evaluating, and reporting patients' cardiopulmonary status; providing treatments to keep the airway open; conducting sleep studies, pulmonary function studies, and metabolic studies, patient and family education, student clinical education and home care; discharge planning and follow up; as well as outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation.
Established in 1980
CIP: 51-0812 Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Southwestern Illinois College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
ICCB
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Associates Degree
104 Weeks ( 1136.00 Hours / 71.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $8,733.00 |
| Books | $2,525.00 |
| Fees | $3,699.00 |
| Tests | $390.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $1,219.00 |
| Total Cost | $16,566.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Contact SWIC WIOA Services at 618-222-5553 with questions. See Catalog for program and acceptance requirements.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Prerequisites - Biol, Chem, Algebra
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Respiratory Care Technology
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 24
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/25/2024
Program Description
The Respiratory Care program prepares students for entry-level practitioner positions in the respiratory care profession. Respiratory therapists have a high level of patient contact. Respiratory therapists, under the supervision of a physician, see patients of all ages to assist in the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of pulmonary problems. The practice of respiratory care entails: monitoring, evaluating, and reporting patients' cardiopulmonary status; providing treatments to keep the airway open; conducting sleep studies, pulmonary function studies, and metabolic studies, patient and family education, student clinical education and home care; discharge planning and follow up; as well as outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation.
Established in 1980
CIP: 51-0812 Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant.
Provider Information
Southwestern Illinois College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
ICCB
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Associates Degree
104 Weeks ( 1136.00 Hours / 71.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $8,733.00 |
| Books | $2,525.00 |
| Fees | $3,699.00 |
| Tests | $390.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $1,219.00 |
| Total Cost | $16,566.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Contact SWIC WIOA Services at 618-222-5553 with questions. See Catalog for program and acceptance requirements.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Prerequisites - Biol, Chem, Algebra
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction