Respiratory Care Pineville

The Respiratory Care program at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree.

Completion of the Associate of Applied Science degree makes the graduate eligible to take the CRT exam (Certified Respiratory Therapist).

Successful completion of the CRT exam makes the graduate eligible to take the RRT exam (Registered Respiratory Therapist).

The program prepares individuals with the basic competencies necessary to function as a Respiratory Therapist.

The curriculum features specialized instruction in basic sciences, mathematics, communications, anatomy and physiology, as well as Respiratory Care Program coursework. 

The program consists of school based classroom lecture, online supported courses, and laboratory experiences coordinated with clinical experience in hospitals and other health care settings.

Respiratory Care Program Purpose & Goals

• Provide instruction necessary to prepare graduates to function as competent Respiratory Therapists who have competence in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains of Respiratory Care as performed by registered Respiratory Therapists.
• To help satisfy the need in the local and regional communities for competent Respiratory Therapists.

Mission Statement

The mission of the respiratory therapy program is to provide the instruction and resources necessary to enable students to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes which are necessary to become competent Registered Respiratory Therapists.

Accreditation

College Accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

Program Accreditation
The Respiratory Care program at SKCTC is fully accredited by The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).

Outcomes data from the 2011 Annual Report of Current Status from The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care.

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• Contact Information
• General Education Requirements
• Graduates and Honors
• Our Profession
• Pre-Admission Conferences
• Program Curriculum
• Program Technical Standards
• Program Photos
• Student Handbooks and Policies   

Check out the Respiratory Care program brochure!