Respiratory Therapy Program

A respiratory therapy degree program at Molloy 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 New York colleges that offer respiratory therapy program.

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Molloy College (MVCC)

1101 Sherman Dr, Utica, NY

Molloy College, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Rockville Centre, New York, it offers a suburban setting for students to study in. Enrollment at Molloy College is nearly four thousand per year.

Students may select from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Security And Protective Services
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions to Molloy College. A score between 1420 - 1730 on the SAT, or 22 - 28 for the ACT is common among accepted students. This school has an admissions rate of around 63% of which only 31% chose to attend.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $26,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should use the school's net price calculator to identify their costs. On-campus housing is available for students and costs approximately $10,000 each year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The Molloy College Lions participate in several athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Available sports offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division II)

Students should take a look at the school's http://www.molloy.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Respiratory Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Molloy 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

• Utica-Rome, NY
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.15
  • Average Annual Salary: $66870

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).