Respiratory Therapy Program

A respiratory therapy degree program at Rowan College at Gloucester County 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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Rowan College at Gloucester County

201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ

About
Rowan College at Gloucester County was formerly known as Gloucester County College.  RCGC is located in Sewell, New Jersey. It began operation in 1966 through the approval of its charter by the department of education.

The school initially gave instruction through facilities at Monongahela Middle School and Deptford Township High School.  They completed construction on its first building in 1970. Over the years additional buildings and facilities have been added to the campus to meet academic needs and enrollment demands.  RCGC is a comprehensive two year institution dedicated to providing the best education possible for residents of its service area.

Academics
Rowan College at Gloucester County offers a number of programs aimed at providing students the option for career development or academic transfer. Career training programs allow students to obtain the skills and abilities necessary to become professionals in their chosen field.

This accomplished through a mixture of theoretical and practical courses that provide a forum to perfect methods and techniques used in a simulated real world setting. Programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a certificate or diploma that demonstrates the student's competency in the field.

Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by transfer to a four year institution to complete their bachelor's degree.

Transfer is accomplished through the submission of an application, and each school will have separate requirements governing the policies for transfer of credits and admissions. Students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to outline a curriculum that best fulfills the requirements of the student's desired school or schools of transfer.

Programs offered include:

• Liberal Arts
• Business Administration
• Accounting
• Nursing
• Criminal Justice

Additionally the school offers a variety of services and courses for adults, particularly continuing education courses for professionals in need of renewal courses for certification or licensure, and adult education courses for individuals wishing to complete a high school level education.

Admissions and Financial Aid
Gloucester County College is an open enrollment institution that allows any individual who wished to enroll to do so if they meet the minimum requirements for admission, submit a completed application, and pay all incurred fees.

Students should submit previous transcript and standardized test scores if possible and be prepared to possibly take a placement exam. New students are encouraged to participate in orientation to become familiar with campus life, as well as to meet with counselor to discuss program enrollment and curriculum.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must submit a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which will be used by the school to determine a student's financial needs and aid program eligibility.

Students must be enrolled in credit programs to be considered for aid,. Financial aid must be reapplied for prior to each academic year. Students may be chosen at random to supply additional financial information to be compared to the FAFSA in order to verify its accuracy as per new federal regulations governing financial aid.

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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 470
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.82
  • Average Annual Salary: $68260
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 910
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.69
  • Average Annual Salary: $67990
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 310
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.27
  • Average Annual Salary: $62960

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

• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 100
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.99
  • Average Annual Salary: $56130

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