Respiratory Care (Includes Polysomnography)

If You Can't Breathe, Nothing Else Matters!

Respiratory Therapists provide patient care for the prevention and treatment of cardiac, respiratory, or related disorders. The respiratory care program at West Kentucky Community and Technical College prepares the individual to become a competent practitioner working under the oversight of a medical director.  Respiratory Care flyer |Polysomnography flyer

Credential Opportunities

Degree

• Associate In Applied Science Advanced Practice Respiratory Therapist 

Certificates 

• Electrocardiographic and Cardiac Monitoring Technician 
• Polysomnographic Technologist  

Application Deadline

The deadline for submission of all documentation for January admission is October 1 of the preceding calendar year. The deadline for submission of all documentation for August admission is June 1 of the year of entry.

Length of Program

The program can be completed in 5 semesters. Students complete a minimum of one semester of classes prior to admission to four semesters of RCP program courses. 

Admission Requirements

There are special admission requirements for this program.  You may also consult WKCTC general admission requirements.

More Information

Please refer to frequently asked questions.

Accreditation

The Respiratory Care Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com).

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