Respiratory Care

Highline College ETPL
Students will learn a wide range of practices for treating cardiopulmonary disease, including administration of therapeutic gases, use of mechanical ventilators for life support and administration of diagnostic tests to determine lung function. Highline's accredited program prepares you for license in Washington and for national credentialing exams. Apply today and be on your way to a rewarding career working in medical centers, skilled nursing facilities and home care agencies.

Financial information

Total tuition

$11,483.10

Total required fees

$200.00

Books and supplies

$200.00

Locations

Des Moines, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

Yes

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

90

Credits

990

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

AAS-T

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Prerequisites required include: ENGL& 101 5 credits; BIOL& 241 5 credits; BIOL& 242 5 credits; PSYCH&, 100 5 credits. Talk with advisor

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

National Board for Respiratory Care

Employment performance results

Program type

Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant

Completion rate

78%

Employment rate

89%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$44.20

Typical (median) annual earnings

$70,672.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant

Healthcare and Social Services

88%

Other Industries

12%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
28
Completion rate
78%
Average number of students who completed each year
14
Gender
Male
17%
Female
83%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
39%
Black or African American
25%
Hispanic
3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
28%
Multi-racial
6%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
58%
30 to 39
25%
40 to 49
17%
50 and over
0%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
6%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
26%
Some college experience, but no degree
39%
Certificate or AA
29%
BA or higher
0%