Credential(s) Offered
Associate's degree
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The Respiratory Therapy Associate of Applied Science degree prepares the students to become an allied health professional specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients suffering from cardiopulmonary disease. The program enables students to develop competencies in patient evaluation, mechanical ventilation treatment, and patient monitoring in a variety of clinical settings. Upon completion of the program, the student is eligible to take national registry examinations required for certification as respiratory therapists.
Applicants must meet all prerequisites by November 1st of each year in order to be considered for admission.
Program costs:
Total cost of program for instate students: $11854.75
Total cost of program for out of state students: $25154.75
Instate tuition fee: $6460.00
Out of state tuition fee: $19760.00
Registration fee: $0
Cost of books: $2484.75*
*Textbook costs subject to change without notice
Cost of supplies: $150.00
All exam/testing fee: $300.00
Graduation fee: $0
Other associated fees: Lab fees – $1660, Uniforms – $30, Liability insurance – $80, Drug screen – $65, cert and fees – $625
WIA contact and enrollment status/credential verification: George Self 520-515-5313
Website link to the program:
http://cochise.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2018-2019/2018-2019-Catalog/Areas-of-Study/Allied-Health/Respiratory-Therapy-Associate-of-Applied-Science-Major-Code-RTH
Additional information: Program length is based on the minimum number of academic weeks.
Refund Policy: www.cochise.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2015-Refunds-of-Tuition-and-fees.pdf
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
96
Hours
76
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
Sierra Vista
Local WIB
1 - ARIZONA@WORK - Southeastern Arizona
Type of Attainment:
Associate Degree;
Name of Credential
Respiratory Therapy - AAS degree
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Please contact the Cochise College Fin Aid Dept
Refund Policy
www.cochise.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2015-Re
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - HLC of North Central Assoc
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)
$2,484.75
Testing/Exam Fees
$300.00
In-State Tuition
$6,460.00
Other Fees
$2,460.00 Lab/Tech/Other fees
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$19,760.00
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$150.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$11,854.75
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$25,154.75
