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FINANCIAL AID RATE

99%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

16:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$4,733

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Respiratory Therapy Program

A respiratory therapy degree program at Coahoma Community 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 Mississippi colleges that offer respiratory therapy program.

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Coahoma Community College

1265 Pass Rd, Gulfport, MS

Coahoma Community College, located in Clarksdale, Mississippi, was founded in 1924 as Coahoma County Agricultural High School. Like many such schools, the focus of and goals of the institution changed after World War II, adding a junior college curriculum by 1949. The school was established under the “separate but equal” statutes, and was among the first of these schools, particularly those receiving state funds to maintain operations. In 1965 the school became open to all students regardless of race, color, gender or religion, and has operated accordingly since.

Academics

Coahoma Community College offers students a variety of programs aimed at assisting in academic transfer or providing an education in a given high demand industry or field. Student pursuing academic transfer will complete a curriculum that fulfills the first two years of a four year education, followed by applying for transfer in order to continue one's education and earn a bachelor's degree. Career training programs present individuals with an education in a field or industry that allows for long term employment upon completion. Such programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a degree or certificate.

Programs offered include:

Admissions and Financial Aid

Individuals interested in enrollment at Coahoma Community College may do so by meeting the minimum requirements for admission, completing the application, and paying all associated fees. Providing transcripts and test scores is also encouraged, as is participating in new student orientation and meeting with a counselor prior to registration. Students may be asked to take a placement exam prior to their course selection. Financial aid is available in the form of loans and grants, and are awarded based on need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Respiratory Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Coahoma Community College offers an associate's degree program in respiratory therapy.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male1
Female5

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Black5
Hispanic1

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

Upon completion of the Respiratory Therapy program at Coahoma Community College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

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

  • Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS
    • Total Employment: 160
    • Average Hourly Rate: $20.49
    • Average Annual Salary: $42620

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

  • Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS
    • Total Employment: 40
    • Average Hourly Rate: $22.16
    • Average Annual Salary: $46090

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

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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, Coahoma Community College may provide student services like those listed below:

  • Online course work available
  • Remedial courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Work study style employment
  • Assistance to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

Coahoma Community College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Softball
  • Track and Field, Outdoor