Bachelor of Applied Science in Respiratory Care
Highline College
Key Information
Campus location
Des Moines, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 20,700 / per year
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Introduction
The Respiratory Care profession has changed in scope of practice over the years. There is a need for more complex clinical skills and knowledge in not only the hospital but in other care sites. Stronger critical thinking skills, better communication, technical writing, management, and education knowledge are now needed for a better prepared Respiratory Therapist.
A bachelor-level program allows for emphasis in those areas along with advanced-level courses in critical care, pediatrics, disease management, and critical thinking development. The addition of advanced clinical experiences provides students with a strong advantage starting out in their career at clinical sites such as Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington, Seattle Children’s Hospital, Virginia Mason, Regional Hospital, and Swedish Hospital.