Health Careers

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Associate of Applied Science

Program Information

Health Careers applications are accepted each year April 1-15 for entrance into the FALL program at https://p2.kvcc.edu/utilities/health_careers/.

For questions regarding EMT, Paramedic, Dental Hygiene, Medical Assistant Technology, and Respiratory Care please contact the Health Careers Admissions Coordinator at . For questions regarding the Nursing program please contact the Nursing Department at .

Respiratory therapists evaluate, treat, and care for patients with heart and lung diseases. Respiratory therapists manage sophisticated life-support systems for adults, children, and premature infants. Clinical experience is part of the program. Credits from this program may transfer to the health science curriculum at Western Michigan University. Transfer opportunities are available at other four-year institutions as well. Students interested in transferring after receiving an AAS degree should meet with a counselor.

*Please note this program requires a special application packet. Please see a health careers pathway advisor or counselor for more information.