Respiratory Care Therapist, A.A.S.

Studying to become a Respiratory Care Therapist gives you the opportunity to work under the supervision of a physician to deliver direct patient care in hospitals, nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, laboratories, doctors’ offices and homes. An associate degree in the Respiratory Care Therapist program will lead you directly into the job market. This program is offered through a contractual arrangement between Oklahoma City Community College and Francis Tuttle Technology Center. Students preparing for the program will complete 38 credit hours of general education, science, and mathematics courses at Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) and then make application to the 12-month RC program at Francis Tuttle. If the applicant has possible transfer credit, they should have their college transcript(s) evaluated at OCCC for approval.

After graduation, students will need to apply for state licensure in Oklahoma as a Registered Respiratory Care Therapist through the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision.

Program Notes

Notes: This Technical and Occupational program is designed to prepare students to enter the job force following completion. See Technical and Occupational Programs in the general information section of the catalog.

++Special admission procedures required.