Respiratory Therapy Program

A respiratory therapy degree program at Metropolitan 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 Nebraska colleges that offer respiratory therapy program.

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Metropolitan Community College

Also known as Nebraska Methodist College

720 North 87th Street, Omaha, NE

About
Metropolitan Community College, located in Omaha, Nebraska, was established in 2011 through the consolidation of eight area colleges. These school comprised what was originally known as the Metropolitan Technical Community College Area, and later Metropolitan Community College Area. The consolidation of these schools into a single unified entity has resulted in a four campuses and a number of education centers throughout the city. The school currently enrolls over 46,000 students a year, 29,000 of which are credit seeking individuals. The school currently serves residents of Dodge, Sarpy, Washington, and Douglas Counties. The school is the largest provider of education in the region, offering educational opportunities to residents, international students, enlisted military, and limited services to inmates as part of their rehabilitation.

Academics
Metropolitan Community College offers an over 100 programs of study, allowing students to choose the track that best reflects their goals and needs. Career training programs provide education and skill development in a particular field and allow the individual to eventually enter the workforce as a qualified professional. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or degree, demonstrating one's competency and allowing for employment at the entry level. Individuals will during their studies be exposed to both theoretical and practical courses, allowing student to utilize skills and knowledge learned in simulated settings to further their experience.

Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education. Once completed, students will apply to a college or university in order to transfer their earned credits and complete the final two years of their bachelor's degree. Due to the variations in transfer admissions policies and requirements from school to school, it is recommended students consult a counselor to develop a curriculum that best meets the criterion of the student's desired school or schools.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Liberal Arts
• Finance
• Photography
• Interior Design

Admissions and Financial Aid
Metropolitan Community College is an open enrollment institution that allows any person who meets the minimum requirements for admission to enroll through the submission of an application and payment of tuition. Students are asked to supply transcripts and test scores, as well as any other pertinent information prior to registration. Individuals may also need to take a placement exam in order to assist in the general education process. The school recommends new students participate in orientation to familiarize themselves with student life and to meet with a counselor to discuss goals and develop a curriculum.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships. Any student in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit it prior to the start of each academic year in order to be considered for aid. The information from the FAFSA will be used by the financial aid department to determine the student's monetary needs regarding education and their aid program eligibility, putting forth a financial aid package that will meet those identified needs. Student may be chosen at random to provide additional financial information to verify the accuracy of the FAFSA due to recent changes in federal regulations governing aid disbursement. Students must also maintain an acceptable GPA in order to continue receiving aid.

Clubs and Organizations
Metropolitan Community College is home to a number of clubs and organizations that allow students to participate in social, cultural, academic or other interests. Students may choose to participate in clubs with likeminded individuals in a friendly environment or pursue new interests in non-familiar topics and experiment with new ideas. Clubs meet regularly throughout the year, and each has its own purpose and set of activities. Students are encouraged to participate in one or more club as they see fit and time allows.. A full directory of clubs is available online or through the campus student services center.

Clubs and organizations include:

• American Society of Interior Design
• Volunteer Corps
• Metro photo Club
• Metro Cinema Society
• Student Advisory Council

Students Enrolled in the Respiratory Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Metropolitan Community College 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

• Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA
  • Total Employment: 640
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.35
  • Average Annual Salary: $50650

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

• Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.14
  • Average Annual Salary: $54380

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