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- School Code: 128700
- Phone: (740) 283-3771
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96%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
18:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
2FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,401Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Respiratory Therapy Program
A respiratory therapy degree program at Southern State 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 Ohio colleges that offer respiratory therapy program.
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Southern State Community College (Franciscan)
1235 University Blvd, Steubenville, OH
Enhance your real career skills with technical and transfer programs at Southern State Community College. The community college, which is commonly known as SSCC, is situated in a pristine area in Hillsboro. The college is nestled near the Highland County Sheriff’s office and the Highland County Office of Reentry. It was established the Southern State General and Technical College in 1975. In 1977, the institution was renamed to Southern State Community College.
The college has four campuses within Ohio. The campuses include Washington Court House, Central, South and North Campus. It offers students convenience in terms of saving money and easy accessibility. Besides offering students career guidance on the available courses, the college also offers the students a wide range of courses to choose from. The admission process is very flexible and caters to students fresh from high school, returning students, veterans and transfer students.
Whether you want an associate, certificate or partnership degree, SSCC offers them all. The college provides a number of flexible class schedules and features both on-campus and online learning. The university collaborates with the following universities for partnership degree programs.
- Franklin University
- Lindsey Wilson College
- Marion Technical College
- Miami University
- Ohio Christian University
- Otterbein University
It also has a Transfer Agreements with;
- Bowling Green State University
- Capital University
- Chamberlain College of Nursing etc.
SSCC has several active students’ societies that make your experience great. These include activities in the fields of athletics, music, theatre, fine arts and respiratory care club.
Students Enrolled in the Respiratory Therapy Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Franciscan offers an associate's degree program in respiratory therapy.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1 |
| Female | 3 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
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 Franciscan, 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
- Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH
- Total Employment: 90
- Average Hourly Rate: $26.02
- Average Annual Salary: $54130
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
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the students Franciscan accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Southern State Community College may provide student services like those listed below:
- Distance learning
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Assisting students to find work
- Child care
Intercollegiate Athletics
Southern State Community College is a Member of National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA), with many of the sports being in the USCAA classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball
- Soccer