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Advance your respiratory therapy practice with bachelor’s-level coursework in critical care, disease management, public health, and neonatal/pediatric care.
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For those focused on improving their knowledge as Respiratory Care practitioners, our curriculum includes coursework in advanced topics in Respiratory Therapy critical care including:
Platt College – Distance Education programs are available for student enrollment in the following states:
GRADUATION FROM THE PROGRAM DOES NOT GUARANTEE ENTRY INTO ANY CAREER. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS MAY APPLY DEPENDING ON AN INDIVIDUAL’S PREVIOUS EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE.
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With convenient online class schedules, you can earn your Bachelor’s Degree in as little as 13-months!!
Start times for each Respiratory Therapy cohort vary by campus, contact us for details
Platt College is committed to providing the information and resources necessary to help every student achieve educational success. Types of financial aid available for qualified students include:
Federal Grants, including Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), and Federal Work Study (FWS)
California State Grant Programs, including Cal Grants and California Chafee Grant for Foster Youth
Federal Direct loans
Private Loans & Scholarships
Platt College maintains an active career services department to assist graduates as well as current students seeking part-time or full-time jobs while attending school. However, the school cannot guarantee employment.
Students are given the opportunity to pursue job referrals maintained by Career Services.
Our Career Services personnel explain and assist with our student’s job search process. Placement efforts occur through graduation and beyond.
Career Services aims to build the job acquiring skills of our students through interviews and workshops in the following areas:
Career planning
Resume and cover letter writing
Completing applications
Researching and contacting potential employers
Distance Education Resources
Tutoring – Students in need of academic assistance online may arrange for tutoring by calling or e-mailing their instructor, Program Director, Student Services or Dean. Tutoring is by appointment. There is no cost to the student for tutoring.
Placement Services – Distance Education services are supported by the Career Services Department located at the Alhambra campus.
Our Alhambra Campus is located in a beautiful campus setting just minutes off the 10 and 710 freeways on Fremont Avenue. We are centrally located and easily accessible for students across the San Gabriel Valley. In addition to serving Alhambra, our programs attract learners from nearby communities including Pasadena, El Monte, Monterey Park, San Gabriel, Rosemead, Montebello, and other surrounding cities.
Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy may seek academic advancement beyond entry-level education through a program that emphasizes advanced theory, professional practice, and leadership concepts, delivered through distance education.
The Respiratory Therapy Bachelor’s Degree – Distance Education Program at Platt College offers:
Platt College programs are educational in nature. Completion of the program does not guarantee certification, licensure, or employment.
The Respiratory Therapy Bachelor’s Degree provides upper-division academic instruction that builds on prior respiratory therapy education.
Instruction includes:
The program focuses on academic advancement, not entry-level clinical training.
The full-time Respiratory Therapy Bachelor’s Degree – Distance Education Program is designed to be completed in:
For full-time enrollment, the Respiratory Therapy Bachelor’s Degree – Distance Education Program consists of:
Upon successful completion of the Respiratory Therapy Bachelor’s Degree – Distance Education Program all academic, attendance, and financial requirements, graduates are awarded a:
This Respiratory Therapy Bachelor’s Degree program is offered through Distance Education. Academic instruction is delivered online, with program administration supported through Platt College’s distance education operations.
The Respiratory Therapy Bachelor’s Degree Program is delivered via Distance Education, meaning:
Distance Education coursework follows a structured term schedule. Specific course pacing, deadlines, and participation requirements are reviewed during the enrollment process.
This Respiratory Therapy bachelor’s degree program does not include entry-level labs, clinical rotations, or externships.
The program is designed to provide academic advancement for individuals with prior respiratory therapy education.
The Respiratory Therapy Bachelor’s Degree Distance Education Program provides education applicable to advanced, supervisory, educational, and non-clinical roles in respiratory care and healthcare organizations, subject to employer requirements.
Graduates may pursue opportunities in settings such as:
Employment outcomes vary based on individual qualifications and employer requirements.
The Respiratory Therapy Bachelor’s Degree – Distance Education Program may be appropriate for individuals who:
Prospective students are encouraged to speak with Admissions to confirm eligibility.
Applicants must meet general admissions requirements and have completed prior postsecondary education appropriate for a Respiratory Therapy Bachelor’s Degree Program.
Eligibility is determined through:
All requirements are verified prior to enrollment.
This program is structured as a bachelor-level program that builds upon prior postsecondary education.
Eligibility is determined through transcript evaluation during the enrollment process.
Transfer credit for prior coursework may be considered, subject to transcript evaluation and academic approval during enrollment.
The Respiratory Therapy Bachelor’s Degree – Distance Education Program cost information is provided through official tuition disclosures during the enrollment process.
Program cost typically includes:
The most current cost information can be found in the Catalog Addendum and will also be reviewed during the enrollment process.
Financial aid for Respiratory Therapy Bachelor’s Degree – Distance Education Program is available to qualified students. Eligibility and available funding options are reviewed during the financial aid portion of the enrollment process.
Entry-level respiratory therapy education is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
CoARC accreditation applies to entry-level respiratory therapy programs, typically at the associate degree level.
This bachelor’s degree program provides advanced academic education and is not an entry-level respiratory therapy program.
Initial eligibility for respiratory therapy credentialing examinations is based on completion of a CoARC-accredited entry-level program, not this bachelor’s degree.
Scope of practice is governed by employers and applicable credentialing and licensure requirements.
Completion of the Respiratory Therapy Bachelor’s Degree Program does not expand or alter scope of practice.
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The Respiratory Therapy Bachelor’s Degree – Distance Education Program is delivered through Distance Education, with coursework completed online.
The Associate Degree provides entry-level clinical respiratory therapy education.
The Bachelor’s Degree focuses on advanced theory, professional practice, and academic advancement.
The enrollment process for the Respiratory Therapy Bachelor’s Degree – Distance Education Program includes:
Beginning the program at the next available start date
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