Are you a compassionate person with strong communication skills? Can you think quickly during an emergency? Do you enjoy working with high-tech equipment? If this is a solid description of you, consider the field of respiratory therapy.
As a respiratory therapist, you will assist physicians in the diagnosis, management and treatment of patients who suffer with cardiopulmonary disorders.
What can I do with this in the workforce?
After graduating with your Associate in Science (AS) in respiratory therapy, you will be ready to find a job as a registered respiratory therapist. You could work in:
You may enjoy this program if you:
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What is HACC’s program like?
Our program prepares you to enter the workforce as a respiratory therapist. As such, you will be assisting physicians in the diagnosis, management and treatment of patients suffering from cardiopulmonary disorders. We offer this program in cooperation with:
By the time you graduate, you will be able to:
Our program is selective, which means there are entrance requirements that go beyond the standard application for admission into HACC. We encourage you to visit the health careers section of our website or email us for more information about these entrance requirements.
Additionally, you must:
To successfully maintain your eligibility and advance through this program, you need to earn a grade of C or higher for each HACC course you take. Before you start your second term, you must be a member of the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC).
Our program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care.
What classes will I take?
Can I transfer my credits to a four-year college or university?
Yes! Although our Respiratory Therapist Program is designed to lead you directly to employment, opportunities are available for you to transfer your credits to a four-year school. Our programs are designed to be flexible enough to transfer to a wide variety of colleges and universities with no loss of credit. However, each individual college has its own unique program. We encourage you to select a four-year school as soon as possible. This will allow you to learn the transfer college’s program requirements so that you can take the proper courses at HACC.
Your transfer options include:
| Bloomsburg University of PA: | Bachelor of Applied Science Technical Leadership (ONLINE & campus) (pdf) |
| Siena Heights University Online: | Respiratory Therapist into Bachelor Degree Applied Science (ONLINE) (pdf) |
Where can I complete this program?
We offer the complete program at our Harrisburg Campus.
Does HACC offer scholarships?
Yes! Thanks to the HACC Foundation, scholarships are available. Please visit hacc.edu/scholarships to learn how you can apply.
When can I apply?
We offer courses in the spring, summer and fall. You can apply anytime by visiting our website. When enrolling into the Respiratory Therapist Program, you must apply to the non-clinical component of the program first. Please use the program code 392P on your application to ensure that you apply to the correct program.
How can I learn more?
With our innovative instructors, convenient class schedules, state-of-the-art equipment and transfer opportunities, we can help you achieve YOUR career goals. For more information about this associate degree, please contact an admissions counselor, visit the health careers section of our website or email us.