About this program
Restores patients' pulmonary function and supports breathing by planning and administering medically prescribed respiratory therapy across acute and home settings.
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Respiratory Therapist
Springfield Technical Community College · Springfield, Massachusetts
51% Licensure pass rate 2024 graduates
CoARC Accreditation Accredited
$5,520/yr Tuition & fees $10,728/yr out-of-state
18–24 months Program length
$63,000 Median salary typical after licensure
Career outlook
Hospitals and home care providers hire respiratory therapists to restore and support patients' pulmonary function. They administer prescribed therapy, manage ventilators and oxygen, and design care plans to help patients breathe and recover.