Program Details
Respiratory Therapist
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Enhance patient care by evaluating and treating people with lung and heart disease. Respiratory therapists duties include administering treatments, recommending therapeutic interventions and operating life support systems. The program s clinical experiences are gained in a variety of healthcare settings. Graduates are qualified to sit for the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) examinations.
Career Outlook: Respiratory therapists work in acute and subacute hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, rehabilitation facilities, clinics and home care.
Program Learning Outcomes
Apply respiratory therapy concepts to patient care situations
Demonstrate technical proficiency required to fulfill the role of a Respiratory Therapist
Practice respiratory therapy according to established professional and ethical standards
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This program is offered
Spring and Fall
15/16-week courses
Day & Evening Class Refunds
Refund:
Before the class begins 100%
From calendar days 1 through 12 80%
From calendar days 13 through 25 60%
After calendar day 25 0%
Summer and all other courses
less than 15 weeks
Day, Evening & Weekend Class Refunds
Refund:
Before the class begins 100%
Before 11% of scheduled class is completed 80%
From 11% to 20% of scheduled class completed 60%
After 20% of scheduled classes is completed 0%
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