Study to earn your associate degree in respiratory therapy with a mix of online and in-person learning and start working toward tomorrow’s professional opportunities in respiratory care today.
Study
Associate
of Science
in Respiratory
Therapy
at South College
in Asheville
Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy
South College Asheville
Program Information
Associate of Science (AS) in Respiratory Therapy
Respiratory therapists consult with and assist physicians to diagnose, treat, and manage breathing problems and cardiopulmonary diseases and disorders.
Our AS in Respiratory Therapy program is designed to assist in the development of the critical thinking skills, technical knowledge, clinical competencies, and professional approach required to evaluate patients and deliver the highest quality of respiratory care.
It is also designed to prepare graduates for national credential examinations administered by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Develop Essential Skills In:
- Cardiopulmonary pharmacology
- Mechanical ventilation and airway management
- Emergency and critical respiratory care
- Neonatal and pediatric respiratory care
- Pulmonary rehabilitation and home care
- Cardiopulmonary testing and sleep studies
South College
Asheville, North Carolina
Our Asheville campus facility celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2022. Located just off 1-40 near Biltmore Village, it offers students access to a range of resources at one convenient, attractive location in the North Carolina mountains—with ample parking, too. Students at our Asheville campus can also pursue career services support. Our team can help you learn to improve your job-searching abilities or polish your resume-writing and interviewing skills.
South College
Accreditation
South College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award degrees at the doctorate, educational specialist, master’s, baccalaureate, and associate levels. South College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of South College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
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