Shape healthier futures by restoring breath, strength, and hope through respiratory therapy.
Northland’s Respiratory Therapy A.A.S. program prepares you for a critical role in healthcare, helping patients with breathing and cardiopulmonary conditions live healthier lives. Through flexible HyFlex learning and hands-on clinical training, you’ll gain the skills to deliver oxygen therapy, manage ventilators, perform diagnostic tests, and educate patients—all under physician supervision. Graduates are ready to pursue licensure and begin impactful careers in hospitals, clinics, and emergency care settings.
Program at a glance
Degree Type: A.A.S.
Credits: 78
Location: East Grand Forks, Online
Laptop Requirement:
Required
Demand for respiratory therapists is rising fast, fueled by an aging population and increasing chronic respiratory conditions. Northland graduates are prepared to earn national credentials and enter a field with exceptional growth and stability. Explore career paths, salary potential, and industry trends that make this field an exciting choice for your future.
Respiratory therapists work in diverse healthcare settings, including:
Respiratory therapy is one of the fastest-growing healthcare professions:
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