Columbia College launches 2+2 Program in Respiratory Care
March 28, 2018
Columbia College has received approval to offer a degree in Respiratory Care. The curriculum aligns with National Board of Respiratory Care and the American Association for Respiratory Care for Baccalaureate Education for Professional Respiratory Care practice. Students who have satisfactorily completed level one Respiratory Care and general education courses, have an earned Associates Degree in Respiratory Care will be able to apply for admission to Columbia College’s program, advancing to upper level status.
Respiratory Care majors enjoy much flexibility in opportunities for occupational niches. Focused opportunities include hospitals, physicians’ offices, home healthcare services, and more.
The CDC estimates more than 15 million people with chronic pulmonary disease, a vast target audience for treatment by Respiratory Therapists. The program at Columbia College requires a total of 120 credit hours including 30 hours of upper level core Respiratory Care courses. Students will be able to complete the program in as little as one year.
“Columbia College is excited to offer this degree in Respiratory Care. With only around 30 colleges offering online BSRC degree completion programs, a growing need and demand by today’s population, Columbia College’s program is important for the residents of South Carolina and beyond. The College’s rich history of service to the community for its more than 164 year history allows us to differentiate our program by building on our long standing tradition of teaching leadership skills needed for career advancement or further education,” said D’Michelle DuPre, M.D., program chair.
About Columbia College
Columbia College, founded in 1854, is a liberal arts institution with an undergraduate women’s college and The Communiversity- coeducational offerings online, evening and graduate programs.
