Respiratory Therapy Program

A respiratory therapy degree program at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 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 Florida colleges that offer respiratory therapy program.

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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU)

1 Aerospace Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL

FAMU is a public historically black institution located in Tallahassee, Florida. Most historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were established after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. As a land grant institution this school is one of the larger public institutions in the state of Florida. Approximately thirteen thousand students are enrolled yearly at FAMU.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Legal Professions And Studies
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Social Sciences

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. Most students admitted to FAMU have an SAT score in a range of 1280 to 1530, or an ACT score between 18 to 22. This school has an admissions rate of about 48% of which only 52% chose to attend. More information on admissions can be found at famu.edu.

Tuition & fees at FAMU vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs approximately $5,700 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $19,000 annually. Student housing is available for students and costs about $5,400 each year. Some students at FAMU may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

FAMU offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students who would like to see more about Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University can visit their website at http://www.famu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Respiratory Therapy Program

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

• Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL
  • Total Employment: 210
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.56
  • Average Annual Salary: $53160

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).