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- School Code: 298300
- Phone: (828) 448-3500
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FINANCIAL AID RATE
74%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
11:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
2FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$5,333Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Respiratory Therapy Program
A respiratory therapy degree program at Wilkes 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 North Carolina colleges that offer respiratory therapy program.
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Wilkes Community College (WPCC)
1001 Burkemont Ave, Morganton, NC
Wilkes Community College is a two-year community college that serves the people of Wilkes, Ashe and Alleghany counties. It is a member of the North Carolina Community College System. If you are looking to enhance your quality of life by learning new skills to cope with today’s rapidly changing world, or moving forward in your educational journey, Wilkes College is the place for you. Through its various programs and development services Wilkes Community College strives to improve your quality of life.
The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award degrees, certificates and diplomas.
This is an equal opportunity college and the campuses located at the Wilkes, Ashe and Alleghany counties offer a wide variety of programs ranging from accounting, architecture, business administration and automotive systems to basic law, computer technology and health services.
If you have time or place constraints and are not able to attend college you can opt for the distance learning programs offered by them. This enables you to learn at your convenience in the comfort of your home or office.
To respond to the ongoing changes in technology there is a need to create continuing education to enhance your current skills or even learn new ones. Wilkes Community College has a division for Continuing Education to respond to these needs by providing services not only to individuals but also to businesses and industries within the Alleghany, Ashe and Wilkes counties.
Wilkes Community College has one purpose in mind – to help you to be successful and you can take advantage of the array of programs and services they offer to achieve your goals.
Students Enrolled in the Respiratory Therapy Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Wilkes Community College offers an associate's degree program in respiratory therapy.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2 |
| Female | 5 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Black | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Multiple Races | 1 |
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 Wilkes Community College, 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
- Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC
- Total Employment: 120
- Average Hourly Rate: $24.52
- Average Annual Salary: $51000
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 information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the candidates WPCC accepts. The details may include admissions 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 support students and graduates, Wilkes Community College may offer services including:- Online classes
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation