Coronavirus Update
Important Dates Emergency Assistance Now Available
Registration for Summer and Fall classes is now open
Priority Decision Date for Financial Aid applications is June 4
Facilities open June 1 to only designated employees and students whose courses have not been fully converted to online delivery
LSC Services Resources continue to be provided online
CARES Act Emergency Financial Grants available to students to help cover expenses related to disruptions due to COVID-19.
Apply now for CARES Act assistance.
Respiratory Care
Career Overview
The course of study for a respiratory therapist is a 66 credit-hour (six semesters) associate of applied science degree program. The respiratory care program prepares graduates for the credentialing examinations from the NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care). The program is fully accredited by CoARC (Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care 1248 Harwood Road; Bedford, Texas 76021-4244; Phone 888.965.3861; website www.coarc.com).The respiratory care program prepares graduates to be competent in delivery of therapeutic procedures in acute care settings, in performing diagnostic procedures, and in performing rehabilitation therapeutic procedures.
Program Options
Stackable program 
FastTrack program-
Respiratory Care Therapist AAS Degree
Offered at LSC-Kingwood
Some programs are stackable: credits earned can be applied toward another program level.
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Affordable
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Close to Home
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Small Class Size
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