CNM Respiratory Therapy Program Details
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In the Respiratory Therapist program, you will be exposed to classroom, laboratory, and supervised clinical instruction covering cardiopulmonary anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, therapeutic treatments, cardiopulmonary diagnostic technology, critical care and life-support technology for adults, children and infants, respiratory home care, and pulmonary rehabilitation.
A degree in Respiratory Therapy is your pathway to a career as a Respiratory Therapist. Respiratory Therapists are allied health professionals specializing in diagnostic testing, therapeutic treatment, and critical care support for patients with life-threatening or chronic cardiopulmonary diseases. Under medical direction, Respiratory Therapists assess and treat patients, monitor and evaluate cardiopulmonary function, perform diagnostic testing, and maintain life-support systems for patients in critical care settings.
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Special Requirements for the CNM Respiratory Therapy Program
Due to limited seating, the Respiratory Therapist program requires you to complete a screening process before registering for classes in the program. Learn more about the screening criteria and deadlines from Coordinated Program Entry.
Paying for Your Respiratory Therapy Degree
Financial barriers shouldn't hinder your education, which is why CNM provides a range of resources, including financial aid, scholarships, and flexible payment plans. Our dedicated Financial Aid and Scholarship staff is here to guide you through the process, helping you secure the funding you need for your degree or certificate.
With competitive tuition rates and support in navigating financial aid options, we’re committed to making your educational goals achievable, without the stress of financial constraints.
Additional Information for Respiratory Therapy Students
- The CNM Respiratory Therapist program prepares you for transfer to four-year institutions, providing a pathway to further study in Radiologic Technology or related fields.
- Learn more about Career Technical Education (CTE) programs at CNM, which prepare students for work in all advanced healthcare fields and more.
- Learn why the world needs more Respiratory Therapists.
CNM Respiratory Therapy Program Accreditation Information
The CNM Respiratory Therapist Program, CoARC program number 200345, Respiratory Therapy, Associate of Applied Science in Albuquerque, NM is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). CoARC accredits respiratory therapist 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.