Respiratory Therapy
Program Overview
Degree Type: Associate of Applied Science
The Respiratory Therapy Program is designed so students can complete the professional courses within a 2-year period.
Graduates of this program are eligible to take the Therapist Multiple Choice (TMC) examination, administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Upon successful achieving a high cut score on the TMC, graduates are eligible to take the Clinical Simulation Examinations (CSE). Successful completion of the TMC exam will award the graduate with the CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) credential which is required before permanent state licensure can be issued. Graduates successfully passing the TMC and CSE will be awarded the credentials of a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
Program Mission
To prepare graduates with demonstrated competence in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains of respiratory care practice as performed by registered respiratory therapists (RRTs).
The program faculty believe strongly in the idea of “education for a living”. Although this program is primarily intended to create employable respiratory care practitioners, we also intend to help foster the skills, attitudes and values needed in any endeavor that, as an educated person, you might pursue in the future.
Accreditation & Resources
The Respiratory Therapy Program at Southern University at Shreveport is fully accredited by:
The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Therapy Care (CoARC)
264 Percision Blvd.
Telford, TN 37690
Phone: 817-283-2835
Fax: 817-354-8519
www.coarc.com
Contact Information
Contika Shyne
Director
Phone: 318-670-9618
Email: contika.shyne@sus.edu
Tennille Love
Instructor
Phone: 318-670-9624
Email: tennille.love@sus.edu
DeAquanita McKinney Davis
Clinical Coordinator
Phone: 318-670-9650
Email: deaquanita.mckinn@sus.edu
Southern University at Shreveport
610 Texas Avenue
Metro Center-Suite 211
Shreveport, LA 71101
Please see your advisor or University Catalog for more information.