Respiratory Therapy Program

A respiratory therapy degree program at County College of Morris 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 New Jersey colleges that offer respiratory therapy program.

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County College of Morris

Also known as American Institute

346 LEXINGTON AVE, CLIFTON, NJ

County College of Morris (CCM) is located in Randolph, New Jersey. Its mission is “to deliver dynamic, challenging, high-quality, and accessible academic programs and services that support the individual’s quest for lifelong learning and professional development.

With more than 8,600 students enrolled in the Fall of 2012, CMM offered 1,458 classes—914 daytime classes and 319 evening classes.

List of Divisions and Departments:

• Division of Business, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technologies
  Business Department, Engineering Technologies/Engineering Science Department, Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts, Information Technologies Department, and Mathematics Department
• Division of Health and Natural Science
  Allied Health Department, Biology and Chemistry Department, Health and Exercise Science Department, Landscape and Horticultural Technology Department, and Nursing Department
• Division of Liberal Arts
  Anthropology, Sociology and Economics Department, Communication, English and Philosophy Department, Languages and ESL Department, Music, Dance and Performing Arts Department, Psychology and Education Department, and Visual Arts Department

The Office of Transfer services is available to assist in transferring credits to another college—it requires preparation and planning to ensure a successful transition. Graduates have successfully transferred to colleges and universities throughout the state and across the nation.

CCM student services include Counseling and Career Services, as well as Health Services that includes blood drives, flu clinics, and general health advice. Tutoring is also offered by individual departments.

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Students Enrolled in the Respiratory Therapy Program

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

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 790
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.76
  • Average Annual Salary: $74370
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 750
  • Average Hourly Rate: $34.16
  • Average Annual Salary: $71050

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.93
  • Average Annual Salary: $62260
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $27.31
  • Average Annual Salary: $56810

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