Respiratory Therapy Program

A respiratory therapy degree program at Lamar Institute of Technology 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 Texas colleges that offer respiratory therapy program.

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Lamar Institute of Technology

305 W. Interstate 20, Grand Prairie, TX

Lamar Institute of Technology is a state-owned technical school located in Beaumont, Texas. It is formerly a part of Lamar University but it became an independent institution when it joined the Texas State University System in 1995. In 1949, Lamar Institute of Technology started out as the Division of Vocations in Lamar University wherein the department teaches vocational skills training to students.

Today, LIT offers more than 50 programs in different fields such as allied health, business, public service and safety. Students have a variety of choices of degree programs that they can choose from. First time enrollees can consult with the school counselor on which program will fit their requirements. With its mission to produce highly skilled workforce, each program in LIT is designed to teach students important skills that they can use to find meaningful employments in society.

Regarding the tuition fee rate of the school, it is based on the number of semester credit hours t which the student has registered. Moreover, in-residents as well as out-of-state residents pay different tuition fee rates. For instance, the current rate for state residents is $114, while out-of-state residents pay $465.

Since LIT is  a member of the Texas State University Systems, students who wish to finish their associate degrees in colleges that offer four-year bachelor courses can apply for transfer curriculum thereby making it easier for students to seek higher learning to other schools. 

Students Enrolled in the Respiratory Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Lamar Institute of Technology 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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.26
  • Average Annual Salary: $58780
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.68
  • Average Annual Salary: $59660

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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 200
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.32
  • Average Annual Salary: $54740
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.71
  • Average Annual Salary: $51390

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