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health sciences pathway

Respiratory Care

Respiratory Care Associate of Sciences Degree

Gain the skills needed to—


  • develop the clinical skills to assess, treat, and care for patients of all ages with respiratory diseases through a respiratory therapist degree program in Piqua.
  • succeed in high-pressure situations.
  • improve the quality of life for patients with chronic respiratory diseases.
  • build healthier communities by educating patients and families.
  • work with a wide range of state-of-the-art medical equipment.
  • be an integral part of the patient care team. 

In-demand professionals.

The Ohio Society for Respiratory Care reports that Ohio schools cannot meet the current demand for respiratory therapists. Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ's newest health sciences program allows you to be part of the solution. 

Ohio occupational outlook.

$66K


The current median salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Ohio.

475


The average number of annual job openings for a Respiratory Therapist in Ohio.

6,503


The current number of Ohio residents employed as a Respiratory Therapist.

*Source: . April 2024. 
*The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ, CoARC program number 200667, Associate of Applied Science Degree, Piqua Campus, holds Provisional Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care. 
 


Ready to start your journey at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ?

Zeke Wiechart Respiratory Care
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“There's a huge need in Ohio and the nation to fill job openings, and we at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ have a wonderful opportunity to train therapists to fill the staffing shortages our health care systems are facing.â€�

Zeke Wiechart, Director of Respiratory Care at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ

Ready To Get Started?

Step One

Submit your application.

Step Two

Upload your transcript(s).

Step Three

Search & register for classes.

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