The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) School of Health Related Professions offers an associate degree in respiratory therapy. The university partners with community colleges, including Atlantic-Cape Community College, Burlington County College, Camden County College, Cumberland County College, Gloucester County College and Salem Community College, to sponsor the program. Students take general education courses at a cooperating community college and upper-level respiratory therapy courses at the UMDNJ Stratford campus. In additional to traditional classroom setting and online courses, students must participate in clinical learning experiences at medical centers and health clinics in southern New Jersey. Students who complete the two-year respiratory therapy program are eligible to take New Jersey respiratory care licensing exam. The UMDNJ School of Health Related Professions receives accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. U.S. News and World Report ranks UMDNJ as one of the best medical schools.
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Stratford Campus
University Educational Center, Suite 1114
40 E. Laurel Road
Stratford, NJ 08084
856-566-2790
umdnj.edu
Located in Paramus, Bergen Community College offers an associate degree in respiratory therapy. The two-year program includes classes such as anatomy and physiology, chemistry, respiratory therapy, cardiopulmonary anatomy, microbiology, mechanical ventilation, patient assessment, diagnostic monitoring and pediatric respiratory care. In addition to classroom studies, students participate in five clinical externships to gain hands-on experience. According to Campus Explorer, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools accredits Bergen Community College, and the school's respiratory therapy program receives accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program.
Bergen Community College
400 Paramus Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
201-493-3558
bergen.edu
Middlesex County College, located in Edison, offers an associate degree in respiratory care. The two-year degree program includes courses in anatomy and physiology, biochemistry, health technologies, microbiology, psychology, respiratory care, cardiopulmonary pathophysiology, cardiopulmonary pharmacology, cardiopulmonary evaluation, patient management, pediatric respiratory care and rehabilitation care. Most classes include a mix of traditional classroom learning and hand-on labs. Students need to complete three clinical practice sessions. According to Careers.org, the Middle States Association of College and Secondary Schools accredits Middlesex County College, and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program accredits the respiratory care program.
Middlesex County College
2600 Woodbridge Ave.
Edison, NJ 08818-3050
973-972-5503
middlesexcc.edu