Program Overview
The Respiratory Therapy curriculum prepares individuals to function as respiratory therapists through demonstrated competence in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains of respiratory care practice. Graduates perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures with exposure to current and emerging practice settings.
Course work includes instruction in:
- Operating within inter-professional teams
- Effectively communicate with clients/patients of various ages, ethnicities, and cultures
- Apply problem-solving strategies and ethical decision-making
Accreditation
Pitt Community College’s Respiratory Therapy program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
264 Precision Blvd
Telford, TN 37690
Phone: 817-283-2835
Fax: 817-354-8519
www.coarc.com
Email: tom@coarc.com
PCC Respiratory Therapy Program #200318
Careers
Employment opportunities include:
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation Centers
- Home Health Agencies
- Long-Term Care Facilities
- Hospitals
- Sleep Labs
Resources
Please see the Admission Fact Sheet for details of this partnership between COA and Pitt Community College (PCC). The admission process for these COA/Pitt CC Respiratory Therapy cohort seats are for COA students only. All general education requirement courses for Respiratory Therapy must be completed at COA.
HSWP Admission Comparison Grid (PDF)