Located in Albany, Darton College offers day, evening and weekend classes for aspiring respiratory therapists. The full-time day program is 18 months in length. The evening and weekend programs are 30 months in length. Students in all programs learn about anatomy and physiology, pharmacology and microbiology in addition to how to safely and effectively use respiratory therapy equipment to assist patients. To be considered for admission, applicants must have completed a high school diploma or GED and submit to a drug test and background check.
Darton College
2400 Gillionville Road
Albany, GA 31707
229-317-6896
darton.edu
Macon State College, located in Macon, offers a full-time program in respiratory therapy leading to a degree in respiratory therapy. The two-year program includes classroom, laboratory and clinical instruction. The laboratory allows students to practice their skills on mannequins prior to entering the clinical setting. Students partake in clinical rotations at area hospitals, allowing them to practice their skills under the close supervision of licensed respiratory therapists.
Macon State College
100 College Station Drive
Macon, GA 31206
478-471-2783
maconstate.edu
Located in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Technical College is a full-time respiratory therapy program leading to the completion of an associate in applied science degree. The program, which holds classes during daytime hours, is eight quarters in length. Students receive instruction in anatomy and physiology, microbiology, pharmacology and rehabilitation and home care in addition to their respiratory therapy courses. To be considered for admission to the program, applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 and have completed all prerequisite courses by the application deadline. To graduate from the program, students must pass three comprehensive exams.
Gwinnett Technical College
5150 Sugarloaf Parkway
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
678-226-6658
gwinnetttech.edu