Credential(s) Offered
Associate's degree
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Respiratory Therapy is an allied health specialty involved with the evaluation, treatment, management, diagnosis and preventative care of patients with cardiopulmonary problems. Respiratory therapists are the healthcare professionals who care for people with breathing problems. Respiratory therapists treat and work with people of all age groups, including premature infants, children, adults and the elderly. Currently there are numerous opportunities within the state of Maine and beyond to work as a respiratory therapist.
As a valued member of the healthcare team, you can choose to specialize in areas such as general patient care, critical care, home care, pulmonary diagnostics, sleep medicine, neonatal intensive care, patient education and more. Respiratory therapists are employed in hospitals, long-term care centers, home care companies, doctors’ offices, sleep clinics and pulmonary function labs.
The SMCC Respiratory Therapy Program is run in close cooperation with clinical affiliates, including Maine Medical Center and Mercy Hospital in Portland; St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center and Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston; Southern Maine Health Care in Biddeford; Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick; Maine General Medical Center in Augusta; and Wentworth-Douglas Hospital in Dover, New Hampshire. The program maintains accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care.
SMCC has a transfer agreement with the University of Southern Maine in Health Sciences, providing respiratory therapy graduates the opportunity to complete their baccalaureate degree.
Details
Hours
83
Entrance Requirements
Combination of Education and Course(s)
School
Southern Maine Community College
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
South Portland
Local WIB
4 - Coastal Counties Local Area 4
Type of Attainment:
Associate's Degree
Name of Credential
Associate in Science
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Federal, State and Institutional grants & loans
Refund Policy
https://www.smccme.edu/admissions-aid/tuition-fees
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$2,800.00 Program
In-State Tuition
$96.00 Credit Hour
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$192.00 Credit Hour
Total In-State Program Cost
$2,896.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$2,992.00
