About
SMCC’s Respiratory Therapy Associate Degree program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). Respiratory Therapy is an allied health specialty involved with the evaluation, treatment, management, diagnosis and preventative care of patients with cardiopulmonary problems. Respiratory therapists are the healthcare professionals who care for people with breathing problems. Respiratory therapists treat and work with people of all age groups, including premature infants, children, adults and the elderly.
Organization
Southern Maine Community College - South Portland Campus
Southern Maine Community College
Southern Maine Community College, Maine's largest and oldest community college founded in 1946, offers degree and certificate programs, job training, and online courses. Headquartered in South Portland, ME, with campuses in South Portland and Brunswick, the college provides flexible learning options including satellite and online courses, serving local and regional students. Its mission is to transform lives and communities through education and training, welcoming, preparing, and inspiring all to learn, succeed, and lead.
Highlights:
- Maine's largest and oldest community college
- Founded in 1946 with multiple campuses and extensive online offerings
- Phlebotomy short-term training program at no cost, in collaboration with MaineHealth/NorDx
- Phlebotomy program is hybrid, combining on-site training with other components
- Phlebotomy program allows students to become certified phlebotomists in 6 weeks while getting paid full-time