Respiratory Care Therapy

Take the first step toward a meaningful career in healthcare. Our program can prepare you for a future in Respiratory Care Therapy—assessing patients, providing treatment, and performing diagnostic procedures to ensure optimal respiratory and cardiovascular care.

Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.

Respiratory Care

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GateWay Community College is the only Maricopa Community College offering the Respiratory Care program, known for its excellence in healthcare education and training.

Our Respiratory Care program offers unique opportunities for military-affiliated students and healthcare professionals. Each semester, two seats are reserved for current or former military members, verified through documentation. Additionally, five seats per semester are allocated exclusively for our HonorHealth collaboration. These reserved seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Prepare for a rewarding career in respiratory therapy. GateWay provides hands-on training, expert faculty, and partnerships with leading healthcare organizations to set you up for success in this high-demand field.

Special Requirement

All students interested in any of our Healthcare programs will be required to attend an Information/Advising session, which will provide in-depth information and enrollment guidance.

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Program Location

Washington Campus

Program Cost Estimate*

Associate in Applied Science in Respiratory Care: $9,951 - $13,351

Program Downloads

Respiratory Care Therapy Information Packet
Accreditation Award Letter

Program Contacts

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Healthcare Advising

healthcareadvising@gatewaycc.edu

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Tracey Schartz

Program Director, Respiratory Care
tracey.schartz@gatewaycc.edu
Phone: (602) 286-8523

Additional Information

Accreditation is a process used to measure and certify the credibility and quality of services offered by an organization.

The Respiratory Care Program at GateWay Community College, CoARC program number 200226, Associate in Applied Science in Respiratory Care, on the Washington Campus, is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).

CoARC accredits respiratory therapy education programs in the United States. To achieve this end, it utilizes an ‘outcomes based’ process. Programmatic outcomes are performance indicators that reflect the extent to which the educational goals of the program are achieved and by which program effectiveness is documented.

To see CoARC programmatic outcomes visit: https://coarc.com/students/programmatic-outcomes-data/.

Additionally, GateWay Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Why should you choose an accredited school?

Although many schools offer seemingly similar degree and certification options, not all schools are accredited. In many instances, accreditation of the degree or program you complete may be required in order to become certified to work in the field.

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Health & Safety Requirements

HUG Clinic

Air Quality Flag Program Video

ADEQ Flag Program

ADEQ Daily Air Quality

SaPHE Lab

Simulation

*Please note that these are only estimates and do not include books. These estimates may change based on increases to tuition, course fees and book costs. Estimates are based on tuition rates for in-county students. Additional fees may apply.