Credential(s) Offered
Associate's degree
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
A. Course Objective:
Description: To provide students with academic and clinical training in preparation for employment as an Advanced Level Respiratory Therapist. Students have the opportunity to develop professional skills in advanced respiratory care techniques (including neonatal and adult special care procedures), general and advanced pharmacology, cardiopulmonary disease, patient assessment and therapeutics.
Competencies to be achieved:
Adult Floor Therapies Competencies: General Competencies, Oxygen Therapy, Hyperinflation Therapy, Bronchial Hygiene, Medications. Adult Critical Care Competencies: Suction Procedures, Endotracheal Tube / Tracheostomy Care, Ventilatory Care, Weaning from Mechanical Ventilation, Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation. Adult Diagnostics Competencies Arterial Blood Gasses, Neonatal Critical Care Competencies
B. Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):
$52,427.00
C. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
Anatomy, Physiology & Disease: Foundations for the Health Professions (Bundled with Workbook)",3E,mh,bundle,9781264975976
Basic Clinical Lab Competencies for Respiratory Care: An Integrated Approach,5E,cen,print,9781435453654
Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Manual (2020 AHA Guidelines),2020,aed,print,20-1102
Basic Medical Language,7E,els,print,9780323876384
Cardiopulmonary A&P: Essentials of Respiratory Care (Bundled with MindTap Instant Access),7E,cen,bundle,9780357102039
Clinical Manifestation & Assessment of Respiratory Disease,9E,els,print,9780323871501
Egan's Fundamentals of Respiratory Care (Bundle Text and Workbook),13E,els,bundle,9780443358395
Equipment for Respiratory Care ,2E,j&b,print,9781284196221
Math Basics for the Health Care Professional,5E,ph,print,9780134703695
Oakes' Respiratory Care Pocket Guide,10E,hep,print,9780932887641
Understanding EKGs: A Practical Approach,5E,ph,print,9780135213414
Wilkins' Clinical Assessment in Respiratory Care,9E,els,print,9780323696999
Stethoscope,*Listed for program cost purposes only.,,,
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider Manual (2020 AHA Guidelines),2020,aed,print,20-1106
Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care,6E,els,print,9780323793094
Neonatal Resuscitation Textbook (NRP),8E,aed,print,NRP336
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider Manual (2020 AHA Guidelines),2020,aed,print,20-1119
Rau's Respiratory Care Pharmacology,11E,els,print,9780323871556
Workbook for Rau's Respiratory Care Pharmacology,11E,els,wkbk,9780323871600
Respiratory Care Exam Review,5E,els,print,9780323553681
Pilbeam's Mechanical Ventilation: Physiological and Clinical Application,8E,els,print,9780323871648
Workbook for Pilbeam's Mechanical Ventilation,8E,els,wkbk,9780323871693
D. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
Badges at Hospitals
E. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name: Julie Pate Email: jpate@pmi.edu Phone number: 520-326-1600 ext. 31122
F. Direct Website link to the program:
https://pmi.edu/on-campus-programs/associate/respiratory-therapy/
G. Additional information:
• Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation:
• Other requirements needed: An 80% minimum score on the mathematics screening exam, a high school diploma or GED and an interview with the Program Director are required.
• Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to sit for the National Board for Respiratory Care Therapist Certification and Registry level examinations.
H. Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website):
https://pmi.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Pima_Medical-2024_2025-Catalog_volX-WEB.pdf p177
I. Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
• Industry Recognized: Yes
Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization: Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (COARC)
• Stackable: Yes
Career Pathway: Certified Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Portable: Yes. Graduates receive a National credential, and are eligible for jobs in any state.
• Accredited Curriculum: Yes
Accrediting Agency and link to website:
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) www.abhes.org
Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (COARC) https://www.coarc.com
J. Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential, or secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, during participation or within one year after exit from the training program. 86.7%
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
85
Hours
85
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
Pima Medical Institute - Tucson
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
Tucson Campus
Local WIB
6 - ARIZONA@WORK - Pima
Type of Attainment:
Associate of Occupational Science Degree
Name of Credential
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Federal Financial Aid
Refund Policy
Prorated on time enrolled less $100 cancel fee
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$2,432.00
In-State Tuition
$48,960.00
Other Fees
$720.00 $720.00Technology Fee 380.00 Fingerprint Clearance Card/Background Ck - external fees
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$48,960.00
Registration Fee
$150.00
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$165.00 Uniforms
Total In-State Program Cost
$52,427.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$52,427.00
