Respiratory Therapy
School of Science and Health
AAS
La Plata Campus|Leonardtown Campus|Prince Frederick Campus
Respiratory therapists play a pivotal role in pulmonary and respiratory health, providing patients experiencing breathing problems with care that saves and improves lives.
Patients in their care may suffer from a diverse array of health conditions, from the everyday to the extraordinary, like asthma, emphysema, pneumonia, bronchitis, COVID-19, lung cancer, or cystic fibrosis. Whatever the underlying cause, the respiratory therapists’ treatment is no less vital to the patient’s wellbeing and quality of life.
The Respiratory Therapy, AAS program is offered through a partnership with Prince George’s Community College (PGCC). This is a competitive admission program, with 25% of total program spots held for CSM students.
Students accepted to the program complete their general education courses and foundational health sciences coursework through CSM, with occupation-specific classes offered through PGCC.
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