(DVC) Respiratory Care Therapy Degree, Program Information at Diablo Valley College

A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to assist in developing respiratory care plans, administer respiratory care procedures, supervise personnel and equipment operation, maintain records, and consult with other health care team members. Includes instruction in the applied basic biomedical sciences; anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the respiratory system; clinical medicine; therapeutic procedures; clinical expressions; data collection and record-keeping; patient communication; equipment operation and maintenance; personnel supervision; and procedures for special population groups. Find Colleges Offering Respiratory Care Therapy Degree.

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Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Description
Teach courses in health specialties, such as veterinary medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, therapy, laboratory technology, and public health.
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Speech Clarity
Respiratory Therapists
Job Description
Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.
Salary and Wages
Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 600
- Average Annual Salary: $74,050
- Average Hourly Rate: $35.60
San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 470
- Average Annual Salary: $65,040
- Average Hourly Rate: $31.27
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 102,406
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 125,563
- Percent Job Growth: 22.61%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Information Ordering
- Speech Clarity
Respiratory Therapy Technicians
Job Description
Provide specific, well defined respiratory care procedures under the direction of respiratory therapists and physicians.
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 19,167
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 19,334
- Percent Job Growth: 0.9%
Important Abilities
- Oral Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning

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2 Year Programs

American River College

4700 College Oak Dr
Sacramento, CA 95841

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 30

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Large Suburb
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
Classification: Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
Size & Residential Status: Very Large Two-Year

Antelope Valley College

3041 W Ave K
Lancaster, CA 93536

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 0

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Large Suburb
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
Classification: Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Single Campus
Size & Residential Status: Large Two-Year

Butte College

3536 Butte Campus Drive
Oroville, CA 95965

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 31

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Rural
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
Classification: Associates--Public Rural-Serving Large
Size & Residential Status: Large Two-Year

Crafton Hills College

11711 Sand Canyon Road
Yucaipa, CA 92399

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 59

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Rural Fringe
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
Classification: Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
Size & Residential Status: Medium Two-Year

East Los Angeles College

1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez
Monterey Park, CA 91754

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 47

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Small City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
Classification: Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
Size & Residential Status: Very Large Two-Year

El Camino Community College District

16007 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA 90506

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 29

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Large Suburb
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
Classification: Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Single Campus
Size & Residential Status: Very Large Two-Year

Foothill College

12345 El Monte Rd
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 23

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Large Suburb
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
Classification: Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Multicampus
Size & Residential Status: Large Two-Year

Fresno City College

1101 E. University Ave
Fresno, CA 93741

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 18

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
Classification: Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
Size & Residential Status: Very Large Two-Year

Grossmont College

8800 Grossmont College Dr
El Cajon, CA 92020

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 30

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
Classification: Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Multicampus
Size & Residential Status: Very Large Two-Year

Los Angeles Valley College

5800 Fulton Avenue
Valley Glen, CA 91401

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 45

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
Classification: Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
Size & Residential Status: Large Two-Year

Modesto Junior College

435 College Ave
Modesto, CA 95350

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 19

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Midsized City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
Classification: Associates--Public Rural-Serving Large
Size & Residential Status: Large Two-Year

Mt San Antonio College

1100 N Grand Ave
Walnut, CA 91789

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 23

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Large Suburb
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
Classification: Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Single Campus
Size & Residential Status: Very Large Two-Year

Napa Valley College

2277 Napa-Vallejo Hwy
Napa, CA 94558

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 30

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Small Suburb
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
Classification: Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
Size & Residential Status: Medium Two-Year

Ohlone College

43600 Mission Blvd
Fremont, CA 94539

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 22

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Rural Fringe
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
Classification: Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Single Campus
Size & Residential Status: Medium Two-Year

Orange Coast College

2701 Fairview Road
Costa Mesa, CA 92628

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 35

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Midsized City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
Classification: Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Multicampus
Size & Residential Status: Very Large Two-Year

Santa Monica College

1900 Pico Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 2

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Small City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
Classification: Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Multicampus
Size & Residential Status: Very Large Two-Year

Simi Valley Adult School and Career Institute

1880 BLACKSTOCK ST
Simi Valley, CA 93065

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 22

Highest Degree Offered: Non-Degree Granting
Campus Location: Midsized Suburb

Skyline College

3300 College Dr
San Bruno, CA 94066

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 27

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Large Suburb
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
Classification: Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Multicampus
Size & Residential Status: Medium Two-Year

Victor Valley College

18422 Bear Valley Rd
Victorville, CA 92395

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 42

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Midsized Suburb
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
Classification: Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Single Campus
Size & Residential Status: Large Two-Year

This Program is Also Offered at Other Private Colleges in California

California College - San Diego

2820 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92108

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 79

Highest Degree Offered: Bachelor's
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: No Tenure System
Students Enrollment: Under 1,000
Classification: Associates--Private For-Profit 4-Year Primarily Associates
Size & Residential Status: Very Small Two-Year

Loma Linda University

Address Not Available
Loma Linda, CA 92350

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 8

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
Campus Location: Large Suburb
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Special Focus Institutions--Medical Schools and Medical Centers