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General Contact
- School Code: 221710
- Phone: (520) 326-1600
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
- Phone: (505) 881-1234
Financial Aid Office
- Phone: (505) 881-1239
FINANCIAL AID RATE
85%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
25:1Average 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 Pima Medical Institute – Albuquerque 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 Arizona colleges that offer respiratory therapy program.
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Pima Medical Institute – Albuquerque
2121 N Craycroft Road, Bldg 1, Tucson, AZ
Students Enrolled in the Respiratory Therapy Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pima Medical Institute – Albuquerque offers an associate's degree program in respiratory therapy.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 8 |
| Female | 27 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 |
| Hispanic | 23 |
| White | 8 |
| Multiple Races | 3 |
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 Pima Medical Institute – Albuquerque, 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
- Tucson, AZ
- Total Employment: 480
- Average Hourly Rate: $24.01
- Average Annual Salary: $49930
Respiratory Therapy Technicians
Description
Provide respiratory care under the direction of respiratory therapists and physicians.
Career Outlook & Projections (
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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 candidates Pima Medical Institute – Albuquerque accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Life Experience Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Pima Medical Institute – Albuquerque may provide student services like those listed below:- Online classes
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation