The Health Science Respiratory Therapy pathway requires 42 hours of Core Curriculum and 18 hours of courses appropriate to the pathway. For up-to-date curriculum requirements, please visit the catalog.
What does it cost?
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63.4% of Perimeter College students receive financial assistance.
How long will it take?
The typical pathway requires 60 semester hours — 42 hours in core curriculum and 18 hours in pathway courses.
Where will I take classes?
Alpharetta, Clarkston, Decatur, Dunwoody, Newton, Online (some courses)
Application Deadlines View Admissions Requirements
Fall Semester (starts in August) — Due by August 1
Spring Semester (starts in January) — Due by December 1
Summer Semester (starts in late May) — Due by May 1
Health Sciences — Respiratory Therapy Pathway, A.S.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 770-274-5040
What Is Respiratory Therapy?
Respiratory therapy is a specialized healthcare profession focused on managing and supporting individuals with breathing disorders or cardiopulmonary system abnormalities. Respiratory therapists are highly skilled in therapeutic and diagnostic techniques related to the pulmonary and cardiovascular systems. Respiratory therapists work in various healthcare settings such as hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, and home healthcare. Respiratory therapists work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, contributing to a collaborative healthcare environment.
Why Study Respiratory Therapy
Becoming a respiratory therapist offers a fulfilling career path for those interested in healthcare, patient interaction, and making a tangible difference in people’s lives. The respiratory therapy profession is on the rise with a reported 20% increase in the need for bachelor’s degree-trained Respiratory Therapists over the next 7 years. Respiratory Therapists earn $90K+ per year in the metro Atlanta area.
What do students need to know about this pathway?
Perimeter College offers the first two years of coursework for the bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy at the GSU Atlanta campus. Students are eligible to sit for the National Board for Respiratory Care’s National Registry Exam (RRT) upon completing the associate degree pathway at Perimeter College and the bachelor’s degree at GSU Atlanta. For more information about the GSU bachelor’s degree and admissions progress in the Respiratory Therapy program at the Atlanta campus, visit https://lewis.gsu.edu/rt/. For more information about the courses offered in the Perimeter College pathway, select the ‘View Catalog Information’ button below.
A note on pathways: A pathway is an advising guide to help students prepare for their intended bachelor’s degree major. By following the course of study outlined in the appropriate Associate of Arts or Associate of Science pathway, students will have the necessary prerequisite courses to continue in their chosen disciplines. A pathway is not a major and will not be represented on the diploma.
Pathway Highlights
Pathway Details
As part of Georgia State University, Perimeter College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools: Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC) to award associate degrees. Successful completion of a pathway at Perimeter College leads to an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Georgia State University.
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Careers
Careers in Health Sciences
Employment of healthcare occupations is projected to grow 19 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations, adding about 2.3 million new jobs. Healthcare occupations will add more jobs than any other group of occupations. This growth is expected because of an aging population and because federal health insurance reform may increase the number of individuals who have access to health insurance. For more information about careers in healthcare and health sciences, visit the U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/home.htm.
Contacts
Admissions
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Administrative Assistant
Vickie Washington
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 770-274-5040
Department Chair of Health Professions
Dr. Nicole Lynch
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 770-274-5040
140 Decatur Street SE
Atlanta, GA 30303
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