About
The Respiratory Therapy Program is a two-year academic program leading to the Associate in Applied Science Degree. The objective of the program is to prepare students for entry level respiratory therapist positions in departments of respiratory care; fulfillment of this objective is attained through didactic instruction, college laboratory practice and experimentation, and practical application of skills at clinical affiliates of the Respiratory Therapy Program. Prerequisite and co-requisite courses are required to provide the student with the basic knowledge and skills necessary for comprehension of theoretical principles and application of the same in the performance of the duties of a respiratory therapist.
Emphasis during the respiratory program of study is placed upon the scientific-rational knowledge requisite to the delivery of competent respiratory care, mastery of fundamental respiratory therapy clinical skills, a fundamental knowledge base in cardiopulmonary disorders, and mastery of advanced cardiopulmonary therapeutic and monitoring skills. The extensive clinical practicum experience is necessary for the development of procedural competencies.
Organization
Luzerne County Community College - Hazleton
Luzerne County Community College
Luzerne County Community College is a nonprofit higher education institution founded in 1967, serving thousands of students in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It offers affordable, career-focused programs through day and evening classes, including both credit and credit-free courses. The college provides extensive student support services and has a unique Scranton Center extension in downtown Scranton, making higher education accessible with comprehensive student support and transfer agreements with local four-year colleges.
Highlights:
- Most popular and affordable college in Northeastern Pennsylvania, offering diverse programs and strong community support
- Provides excellence in education, fosters student success, and positively impacts the region
- Offers a comprehensive 140-hour phlebotomy program with 100 hours of classroom instruction and 40 hours of clinical internship
- Phlebotomy program delivered primarily in-person, preparing students for careers through theoretical and practical training
- Prerequisites for phlebotomy program are a high school diploma or GED; no previous training is required
- Tuition cost for the Phlebotomy Technician program is $2,099.00
- Uniquely offers a dedicated Scranton Center extension providing extensive student support and transfer agreements