Shelton State Respiratory Therapy Accepting Program Applications

May 6, 2021 – Shelton State Community College (SSCC) Respiratory Therapy (RPT) is accepting online applications through June 1, 2021. Upon completion of the program, graduates will receive an AAS Degree in Respiratory Therapy. With employment of respiratory therapists steadily increasing, interested applicants are encouraged to apply for a future in this promising career.

The Respiratory Therapy program is a balanced curriculum, including both respiratory and general education courses. Course content includes the role of the respiratory therapist, healthcare concepts, and technical observations and skills. It provides the student with a strong background in the use of respiratory equipment, cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, diagnostic procedures, sleep disorders, and pathophysiology.

“As we’ve seen specifically over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, respiratory therapists are vital to the healthcare team,” stated Riva McAlpine, Program Director. “We are proud of the work our current students are doing and what our future students will accomplish, as well.”

Spacing for the program is limited, and applicants are required to attend a mandatory health information program session prior to submitting an application.

For additional information, contact Riva McAlpine at rmcalpine@sheltonstate.edu or visit SSCC Respiratory Therapy.