Respiratory Therapist
Restores patients' pulmonary function and supports breathing by planning and administering medically prescribed respiratory therapy across acute and home settings.
- 24% licensure pass rate (2024)
- $4,958/yr tuition
Healthcare education partner
Southern University at Shreveport
Pass Rate N/A
Avg. Weeks N/A
Avg. Tuition $2,618 to $2,618
Location Shreveport, LO
Pathways at Southern University at Shreveport
Credential-to-credential routes you can start or finish at this institution.
CNA Rad Tech
CNA to Radiologic Technologist
Step into medical imaging — your patient-care background is an advantage in rad tech admissions.
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 →DA RDH
Dental Assistant to Dental Hygienist
Use your chairside experience to enter a dental hygiene program and double your earning power.
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
View pathway →CNA ADN
CNA to ADN (Registered Nurse)
Turn your CNA experience into an associate nursing degree — the fastest route to RN licensure.
Typical timeline: 2 years
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