Maintain the functions of the heart and lungs as a Respiratory Therapist! 

A person can live without food for a few weeks and without water for a few days. But if someone stops breathing for more than a few minutes, death will result. Whenever the breath of life is at risk, respiratory therapists intervene.

Respiratory therapists are also known as respiratory care practitioners (RCPs). They specialize in the care of people with breathing disorders. Care includes the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, management, and rehabilitation of breathing issues. Patients treated by respiratory therapists range from premature infants to geriatrics. 

In our program, you'll gain experience in the classroom, campus lab, and local clinics. As a graduate, you not only advance the science and practice of respiratory care. You'll support, care, and advocate for your patients.