Program Highlights
Respiratory care therapists deliver diagnostic and therapeutic care to patients across their lifespan, from newborns to older adults.
- Devleop a solid understanding of cardiopulmonary sciences behind various respiratory conditions like asthma and COPD.
- Master hands-on techniques for assessing, diagnosing and treating respiratory patients of all ages, including trauma care and neonatal/pediatric/adult critical care.
- Undertand respiratory care in outpatient settings like pulmonary rehabilitation, sleep and home care.
- Train at HSHS St. John's Hospital, giving you direct access to patients, hospital equipment and real-world experience.
Degrees & Certs
69·çÁ÷ offers the following programs to successfully equip you for a career in respiratory care. . Students should consult with the program director before enrolling in RCP courses.
Cost
For the 2025-2026 academic year (fall 2025, spring 2026 and summer 2026), respiratory care (RCP) classes have a tuition rate of $287 per credit hour for in-district residents. All other classes in the program have a standard in-district rate of $143.50 per credit hour. Total estimated in-district tuition, variable tuition and fees for the RCP AAS program is $17,255.50. Get more information on tuition and fees.
Paying for college
Learn more about cost of attendance.
There are ways to get help paying for college. Learn more about paying for college.
Support available
The Pipeline for the Advancement of the Healthcare Workforce (PATH) program provides financial and other supports for occupations within the health care field. Learn more about PATH, including support services, programs and eligibility.
Job Outlook
Selective Admission
Applications for the respiratory care program will be accepted through the second Thursday in June, or until the program is filled. Admission to Lincoln Land Community College does not guarantee acceptance to the program, which begins in the fall.
Students who choose to pursue an applied science degree in respiratory care must meet the minimum criteria to enter the applicant pool.
See RST selective admission requirements
Tours
Questions about the respiratory care program or any of our health professions programs? Looking to schedule a tour? Contact recruitment specialists Jeff Martin or Sarah Beggs.
