Respiratory Therapist
Restores patients' pulmonary function and supports breathing by planning and administering medically prescribed respiratory therapy across acute and home settings.
- $14,804/yr tuition
Healthcare education partner
Platt College-Los Angeles
Pass Rate N/A
Avg. Weeks N/A
Avg. Tuition $14,804 to $14,804
Location Alhambra, CA
Pathways at Platt College-Los Angeles
Credential-to-credential routes you can start or finish at this institution.
CMA LPN
Medication Aide to LPN
Your medication administration experience counts. Bridge from certified medication aide into practical nursing and full LPN licensure.
Typical timeline: 12 months
View pathway →CNA LPN
CNA to LPN
Step up from nursing assistant to licensed practical nurse — the fastest license upgrade in nursing, and the standard bridge toward RN.
Typical timeline: 12 months
View pathway →CNA DMS
CNA to Sonographer
Build on direct patient care to enter diagnostic medical sonography, one of the highest-paid imaging careers.
Typical timeline: 2 years
View pathway →CNA RT
CNA to Respiratory Therapist
Move from bedside care into respiratory therapy with an associate degree and RRT credential.
Typical timeline: 2 years
View pathway →LPN ADN
LPN to RN Bridge
Advance from practical nursing to RN with bridge programs that credit your LPN coursework.
Typical timeline: 18 months
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