Respiratory Therapy Program

A respiratory therapy degree program at Sussex County 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 Michigan colleges that offer respiratory therapy program.

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Sussex County Community College

4300 Fashion Square Blvd., 2nd Floor, Suite 202, Saginaw, MI

Sussex County Community College, located in Newton, New Jersey, is a public two year institution founded in 1981 to serve residents of and around Sussex County by providing low cost post secondary education opportunities. The school offers courses both on campus and through a hybrid program that mixes online and campus classes.

SCCC provides multiple education opportunities, including continuing education and high school programs. The large number of services and programs is to ensure that school remains relevant and useful within the community, and ensuring that the educational needs of students are met.

Academics

Sussex County Community College offers a large number of programs that allow students to choose the one that best suits their personal or professional interests. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education locally and at low cost, followed by transfer to a college or university to complete the final two years and earn a bachelor's degree.

Vocational programs provide an education in a high demand industry or field with the purpose of preparing the students for long term employment in that field as a qualified professional.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Computer Programming
• Paralegal
• Liberal Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid

Sussex County Community College is an open enrollment institution that admits any individuals who are at least 18 or have a high school diploma or equivalent. Individuals must supply a completed application, pay all fees, and submit transcripts and test scores if available.

New and transfer students are encouraged to participate in orientation along with scheduling a time to formally meet with an academic advisor to discuss course enrollment options. Students may be required to take a placement exam. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships based on need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

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

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).