Respiratory Therapy Program

A respiratory therapy degree program at York College Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer respiratory therapy program.

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York College Pennsylvania (YCP)

930 Hickory St, Scranton, PA

York College Pennsylvania provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in York, Pennsylvania and operated as a private institution. Nearly 5,600 students enroll at York College Pennsylvania per year.

Students can pick from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Security And Protective Services
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1450 to 1720 for the SAT exam and in a range of 20 to 25 for the ACT exam is typical among students accepted to York College Pennsylvania. YCP has an acceptance rate of around 73% of which only 15% decided to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found from the school site or by requesting an admission packet here.

The cost of tuition is around $17,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. Student housing is available for students, which costs approximately $5,500 annually. York College Pennsylvania may offer financial aid for students that are eligible as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for York College Pennsylvania is the "Spartans", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Students may visit the YCP website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, programs, student services, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Respiratory Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. York College Pennsylvania offers a bachelor'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

• Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA
  • Total Employment: 190
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.13
  • Average Annual Salary: $52270

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).