GET YOUR RESPIRATORY THERAPY DEGREE
- Work in the exciting healthcare industry (more...)
- Earn a Competitive Salary (more…)
- Graduate in Two Years with an Associate of Science Degree (more…)
- Guaranteed Internship during the program more…
- Hands on Training with State of the Art Equipment
- Cost of Tuition is Very Competitive (more…)
- Pass Rate on National Exam is Very High (more…)
The respiratory therapy (also called respiratory care) program is located on north campus in Coconut Creek, Florida. This state of the art training facility is filled with the latest in equipment and technology. Along with our dedicated faculty, the student receives excellent training for their career in respiratory therapy. The respiratory care program at Broward College (BC) is an advanced level 2 year program which has been in existence since 1979. Upon completion of the program, you are granted an associate of science degree.
The Program requires 76 credit hours for completion. It is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com).
The degree satisfies the requirements established by the National Board for Respiratory Care and qualifies the graduate as a candidate for the national “Registered Respiratory Therapist” examination and also the Certified Respiratory Therapy Examination.
| Graduation Year |
Number of Students that Entered the Program |
Number of Students that Graduated |
% Attrition |
CRT success |
RRT Success |
% of Grads Hired as Respiratory Therapists |
| 2010 |
15 |
11 |
27% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
| 2009 |
21 |
13 |
38% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
| 2008 |
21 |
10 |
52% |
100% |
90% |
100% |
| 2007 |
23 |
9 |
61% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
| 2006 |
25 |
11 |
57% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
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