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Associate of Respiratory Therapy

Colorado Mesa University

  • Grand Junction, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Associate

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Colorado Mesa University campus

About the program

The full-time degree prepares students to assess, Diagnose and treat people with breathing problems, Including emergencies with life-support equipment.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply concepts and methods in Respiratory Therapy to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in About 80 credits over two years: medical terminology
  • Cardiopulmonary anatomy and respiratory care fundamentals. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Respiratory therapist in hospitals
  • Community centres
  • Research or education (employers include Broward Health North
  • Holtz Children's Hospital)

Curriculum

  • About 80 credits over two years: medical terminology
  • Cardiopulmonary anatomy and respiratory care fundamentals
  • Then pulmonary disease
  • Pharmacology and mechanical ventilation
  • Followed by patient monitoring
  • Diagnostics
  • Pediatric care and leadership
  • With five clinical courses throughout.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Completed or completing secondary school (first-time) with official English transcript
  • Transfer applicants with college credit follow the transfer checklist
  • Proof of funds for one year (I-20)

Accepted academic background

Completed or completing secondary school (first-time) with official English transcript; transfer applicants with college credit follow the transfer checklist; proof of funds for one year (I-20)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 70 (4 on new 6-point scale)
  • Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport Identification Page
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Secondary School Completion Evidence
  • Financial Support Evidence
  • English Proficiency Evidence if Required

How to apply

  1. Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$23,460 USD
Application fee$40 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusMain Campus (Grand Junction)
Faculty or schoolAcademic program division requires confirmation.
DepartmentDepartment of Respiratory Therapy
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value71
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1
Scholarship noteInternational Student Merit Scholarship 4,500 USD per semester for 3.0 GPA (university-level)

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 May 2027

    168 days left

  • Program starts

    January 2028

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.