Thank you for your interest in the Respiratory Therapy Program at Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC). Respiratory Therapy is an exciting and rewarding health profession. There is always a need for qualified, licensed respiratory therapists, but at this time, the demand is particularly high. Please click on the link to learn more about this profession: Respiratory Therapy: What do they do?

Our respiratory therapy classes are small and provide a great deal of personal attention for each student. Our students attend clinical practice courses at area hospitals under the supervision of an instructor. With excellent instruction and extensive clinical experience, NVCC respiratory therapy graduates have achieved high passing percentages on national board examinations and enjoy many employment opportunities.

Local starting salaries for graduates are about $39,000-41,000 per year. With experience and appropriate credentials, individuals earn $45,000 - $75,000 per year.

For information about wages and trends for therapists around the country, please click on the America Career Infonet Link: America's Career Infonet

For additional information about the field of respiratory therapy please click here: American Association of Respiratory Care

• Occupational Description
• Respiratory Therapy Check List
• Respiratory Health Form
  
  
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