Respiratory Therapy Program

A respiratory therapy degree program at Butte College offers students instruction in assisting and administering respiratory care procedures for patients and developing respiratory care plans under the supervision of physicians. In addition, students learn to supervise personnel, operate equipment, and maintain accurate records while consulting with other healthcare professionals. Students that graduate from the respiratory therapy degree program will have full knowledge in subjects like pathology of the respiratory system, clinical medicine, and therapeutic procedures, and be able to employ this knowledge to help respiratory patients. Get more details below including other Arizona colleges that offer respiratory therapy program.

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Butte College

350 W Washington St, Tempe, AZ

Butte College works to offer quality education at affordable prices. The college aims to prepare students for life-long learning by mastering the essential skills that will allow one to earn degrees and certificates and achieve the career of one's dreams. Butte College is located in Oroville, California. In-state tuition is only $46 per unit.

Butte College is located just over an hour from Sacramento. The college strives to be a leader in sustainability efforts.

Studying at Butte College is affordable and a great way to complete your first two years of college before transferring to a university. Butte College students have a strong track record when it comes to succeeding at a four year university. The College's transfer programs offer coursework that meet the general education requirements for the California State University system. When transferring, students will be well prepared for a rigorous academic program.

The college also has English as a Second Language program. Classes are offered in various locations. A vocational English as a Second Language program takes place at Community Employment Centers in Chico and Oroville in the morning.

Online courses are helping make a college education accessible to everyone. Every year Butte College increases the number of courses it offers online. Online courses are perfect for individuals with a full-time job or kids. Child care is also available for students who need it.

Students Enrolled in the Respiratory Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Butte College has offered the following program levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Less Than Four-Year Award

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Respiratory Therapists

Description

Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, respiratory therapists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 12.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.99
  • Average Annual Salary: $56130

Respiratory Therapy Technicians

Description

Provide respiratory care under the direction of respiratory therapists and physicians.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, respiratory therapy technicians employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -19.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
  • Total Employment: 250
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.32
  • Average Annual Salary: $52670

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).