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  • Gain hands-on experience learning in both lab and clinical settings, featuring real-life scenarios where you’ll learn everything from treating acute respiratory illnesses to maintaining complex, life-sustaining equipment.
  • Learn from experienced respiratory therapists, gaining a thorough understanding of essential skills while being challenged in both individual and team-based scenarios.
  • Complete 740 hours of clinical time getting first-hand experience with patients 
    in hospital, home, long term care and pulmonary clinic settings.
  • Build your network through student clubs like Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), making professional connections at state-and national-level conventions and competitions.
  • Get credentialed. Upon completion of the program, you’ll be fully prepared to take your national board exams, entering a field with competitive salaries, ready to provide top-level care to those in need.
Program Credits
63
LOCATION
Kenosha Campus
Financial Aid Eligible
Yes
ESTIMATED PROGRAM COST
Tuition & Fees: N/A
Books and Supplies: N/A
Start Dates
Summer
Salary Outlook
$76,336
Career Opportunities:
Certified Respiratory Therapist, Registered Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapy Career Pathway

Career Pathways are designed to help you reach your educational goals and explore college and career options. Pathways are made up of related certificates, diplomas and degrees that build on common skills and knowledge. You can begin at any point on the Career Pathway and customize your pathway to fit your goals. View the pathway for your area of interest.

There are many opportunities, both in high school and through previous college, work, and/or military experience, to earn credit for prior learning at Gateway.

Associate degrees are typically completed in two years by full-time students and combine hands-on technical skills with general education. Associate degree opportunities in this pathway include:

Respiratory Therapy

Prepare to enter your exciting new career, or choose to continue your education with another Gateway program or by transferring your credits to a four-year college or university.