Wake Tech is closed on Monday in observance of Memorial Day. Prospective students can still apply online, and current students can register for Summer and Fall classes. The college will reopen Tuesday morning.
Students in the Respiratory Therapy Associate in Applied Science degree program learn the role of a respiratory therapist in various clinical settings, working within a multidisciplinary team. Students learn in depth the pulmonary-cardiovascular system, pulmonary pharmacology, oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
The curriculum prepares graduates to operate within inter-professional teams and effectively communicate with clients and patients of various ages, ethnicities and cultures. Application of problem-solving strategies, applying ethical decision making and understanding professional responsibilities are emphasized.
Graduates will be able to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures with exposure to current and emerging practice settings. They also are eligible to complete the credentialing process through the National Board for Respiratory Care, which will qualify them for a license to practice in a variety of health care settings, with responsibilities for assessment, treatment, management and education of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases.
NOTE: Tuition listed is for in-state students. Out-of-state tuition is higher.
Tuition is set annually by the State Board of Community Colleges. Wake Tech charges various fees in addition to tuition, and individual programs also have specific costs associated with them.
