Faculty

Amy Chaves
M.ED, RRT, CHES

Joanne Jacobs
MA, RRT, AE-C
Program Director

Kathleen Tenczar
MA, RRT

Program Information

Admission Guidelines
FAQs
Technical Standards

Accreditation

COARC - Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
1248 Harwood Road, Bedford, TX, 76021-4244
Tel: (817) 283-2835

Career Information

BLS Occupational Outlook - Respiratory Therapists

Professional Links

AARC - American Association for Respiratory Care
Career

NAECB - National Asthma Educator Certification Board

NBRC - National Board for Respiratory Care - Credentialing 

Respiratory Therapy Program

Flanagan Campus Only

Program Goals

Mission Statement
Learning Outcomes Statement

Program & Course Descriptions

This is an accredited two-year respiratory therapist program offering an Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS).

From the Catalog:

General Policies for Health Sciences - PDF file*
Program of Study Information - PDF file*
Course Descriptions - PDF file* - for online versions, see Available Courses

Description of Profession

Respiratory Care is an allied health profession in which respiratory therapists work under the direction of a physician to evaluate, treat and care for patients with breathing disorders.

From the AMA:

Respiratory Therapist - PDF file*

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