Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant
STEM •
Health Professions And Related Programs
What is it about?
A program that prepares individuals to administer general respiratory care procedures under the supervision of respiratory therapists in a variety of clinical settings. Includes instruction in patient data collection and monitoring, airway management, installation of nebulizers and other respiratory assistance devices, application and monitoring of breathing gases, equipment operation and maintenance, safety and sanitation procedures, and applicable regulations.
Trends
Graduates
Popularity Rank
Colleges
Number of Colleges by Type
Median Graduating Class by College Type
Number of Colleges by Size
Top 10 Public by Number of Graduates
Average public university graduating class: 13 students.
Top 10 Private by Number of Graduates
Average private university graduating class: 6 students.
O's Insights on Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant
- Major has been stable in popularity over the last 5 years after decreasing prior to that.
- 38% of graduates come from public universities.
