Respiratory Care
Why you want to become a respiratory therapist.
The need for respiratory therapists is growing – and so are the opportunities for your career. Respiratory therapists make great pay and enjoy high job satisfaction as part of the health care team. You’ll make a difference in people’s lives working in home health, medical offices, asthma clinics and hospital settings. You may also choose to work in critical care and emergency settings. You’ll help to diagnose lung and breathing disorders, determine therapies, manage ongoing care and treatments, monitor breathing during surgery, and help to educate patients and their families. What’s more, you’ll have the opportunity to stay on the leading edge of technology, working with sophisticated equipment that aids you in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Why you want to come to Nebraska Methodist College.
At Nebraska Methodist College, our respiratory therapist graduates are in high demand. What’s more, they earn very competitive salaries. And no wonder, our program is an ideal combination of classroom education and clinical experience that allows you to be an integral part of the health care team from your very first day on the job. Our small class size ensures you receive the time and attention you deserve. Our affiliation with other institutions may allow you to transfer credits you’ve already earned. When you’re done, you’re ready to sit for the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) exam, followed by an advanced practitioner exam to earn your Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential. Then, let Nebraska Methodist College help you to continue to advance in your career with an online bachelor’s degree option in health studies – developed specifically for students majoring in respiratory care.
Learn about NMC's Respiratory Care Program with Matt Geiler:
Program Information
Program Admission Criteria
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 to be considered for admission. Applicants are evaluated on the basis of the following criteria:
- High school record
- ACT composite 20 or above or SAT 950 critical reading and mathematics scores (if within 2 years of high school graduation)
- College record
- Math and science courses (recommended courses Algebra, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Medical Terminology)
- Encouraged to shadow a professional in a respiratory care department
- Fulfillment of program technical standards
Program Application Process and Deadlines
To be considered for admission the following items must be submitted to the Admissions Office:
- NMC Online Application
- $25 non-refundable application fee
- Written personal statement
- Official high school transcript
- If appropriate, official GED test scores
- ACT or SAT official scores (if applicable)
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended
- Personal Interview
The Respiratory Care program begins in the Summer. Students with transfer credit may enroll for the August or January start if advised by the program director. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interview invitations will be extended for qualified candidates.
Accelerated AS degree, Hastings Nebraska
Nebraska Methodist College in partnership with Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital in Hastings, NE offers an accelerated associate degree program in Respiratory Care. Students enrolled in or who have completed the pre-requisite college coursework may apply to the NMC program.
The one year accelerated program begins in the summer (May) and finishes 12 months later. Students attend classes in Hastings via video-conferencing, and gain most of their professional experience at the bedside at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital.
Transfer agreements
We're pleased to have formal agreements with the colleges listed below to allow students the opportunity to complete an associate degree from Nebraska Methodist College and a bachelor's degree from the transferring institution.
Accreditation
The Respiratory Care program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). Inquiries regarding accreditation may be directed to:
The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
1248 Harwood Road
Bedford, TX 76021
(817) 283-2835
Advancement Options
Upon completion of an AS degree, the graduate is eligible to take the entry-level exam for respiratory therapists which leads to the credential of Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT). Next the graduate applies for the two-part advanced practitioner examination, which leads to the credential of Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
Meet the Faculty
Christine Hamilton DHSc, RRT, AE-C
Program Director, Respiratory Care
John Jarosz MS, RRT
Clinical Coordinator, Respiratory Care
Contact the admissions office or apply now!
Melissa Siedlik
Recruitment & Admission Coordinator
Phone (800) 335-5510, or in Omaha (402) 354-7206
