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Respiratory Care Associate in Science Degree
Set Yourself Up for a Great Career Respiratory therapists are an integral member of any medical team and serve as life-support specialists who work to restore the heart-lung system to normal function. A respiratory therapistâs
Potential Careers ⢠Respiratory Therapist ⢠Critical Care Staff Therapist ⢠Respiratory Care Practitioner
⢠Neonatal Respiratory Therapist ⢠Home Health Care Respiratory Therapist ⢠Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
main function is to assist physicians in treating patients who experience heart-lung problems that interfere with breathing.
Potential Earnings For salary and wage information, visit: http://floridawages.com/
Valencia offers an Associate in Science degree in Respiratory Care for those who are interested in working in this highly specialized healthcare field. Valenciaâs program provides a strong
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educational base in therapeutic techniques and state-of-the-art
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equipment as well as hands-on experience at some of the communityâs major medical centers. Through this combined
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educational experience, students learn to use their classroom knowledge in real-life situations.
A.S. to Bachelorâs Degree Career PathâŚ
Note: The Respiratory Care program is a selective admission, limited enrollment program. Students must be prepared for rigorous coursework, and must meet all prerequisites before continuing in the program.
Credit for Industry Certification/Licensure If you have earned your certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Respiratory Care (R.R.T), you may be eligible to receive credits toward your A.S. degree. For more information, visit: valenciacollege.edu/asdegrees/credit_alternative.cfm.
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Did you know that all of Valenciaâs A.S. degree programs will transfer into the Bachelorâs of Applied Science (B.A.S.) degree at UCFâs regional campuses, as well as other universities? For more information about specific locations and requirements, visit: regionalcampuses.ucf.edu/program/applied-science/