The Respiratory Therapy program at Madison College is an intensive full time, two-year program leading to an Associate in Applied Science degree.

This program is designed to prepare graduates with demonstrated competence in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains of respiratory care practice as performed by registered respiratory therapists (RRTs).

The program includes classroom and lab instruction, simulation experience, and clinical practice at local hospital affiliates.

Respiratory Therapists work in a wide variety of clinical settings to evaluate, treat and manage patients with respiratory illnesses and other cardiopulmonary disorders.

Respiratory Therapists perform respiratory care procedures, such as patient evaluation, treatment selection and assessment of treatment, and are involved in clinical decision-making and patient education.

As a student in the Respiratory Therapy program, you will learn to:

Assess cardiopulmonary status

Draw blood samples and perform blood gas analysis

Modify prescribed respiratory care and cardiopulmonary procedures

Perform pulmonary function testing

Evaluate and monitor patient response to treatment

Provide patient, family and community education

Participate in life support activities

Please note: upon admission to this program, you will be required to complete a background check and provide documentation of current required-immunizations and current Healthcare Provider CPR certification.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 19% through 2022, faster than the average for all occupations.

Madison College and the faculty of the Associate Degree Nursing program value the education and experience you have obtained as a licensed practical nurse (LPN). If you wish to advance your educational preparation to become a registered nurse, you may be eligible to apply to the Nursing Completion: LPN to Associate Degree Nursing program, which allows you to enter into the third semester of the Associate Degree Nursing program curriculum.

This 40+ hour SELF PACED course designed to train the chiropractic assistant. Upon completion the student will receive a certificate suitable for framing from a CCE approved Chiropractic College.

This class has several modules that are all included for the $399 tuition price. The modules and featured topics are listed below.

There are special chiropractic assistant courses for the states of: AL, AZ, IA, OH, and SD. If you are in one of those states, return to the course offering menu to select your specific chiropractic assistant course.

A bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy from MU will help you provide the hands-on care that assists in recovery and management of a wide range of medical conditions. If you hold the NBRC RRT credential or the Canadian equivalent, this may be the degree for you.

Respiratory Therapy careers are projected to grow 23% by 2026, and because East Tennessee State University allows more transfer credits than most universities, an online B.S. in Respiratory Therapy from ETSU can save you valuable time and tuition dollars while helping you move forward faster.

The Respiratory Therapy (Cardiopulmonary Science) Completion Program at ETSU is an accredited, online program dedicated to providing advanced instruction emphasizing best practices in clinical respiratory therapy based on scientific inquiry.

Our online diagnostic medical sonography degree completion program offers you continuing education in your profession, advancement or new options in your career, and the bachelor's degree required for entry into master's degree programs. Many of our students go on to advanced degrees in business, education and more.

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is available in two different training methods – blended learning and classroom training. All ACLS course options teach the same AHA science-based skills and result in the same AHA ACLS Course Completion Card.

Interested in providing personalized care to a family member, friend or others in need of assistance? Blackstone’s Personal Caregiver Certificate program, designed specifically for individuals interested in working in the home care field, offers the skills needed to become a successful care provider. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, Personal Care and Home Health Aides are listed as high growth skill areas with an expected growth up to 36% between now and 2028