Respiratory Therapy Schools in Alabama

University of Alabama at Birmingham

• Founded in 1969, the University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public, four-year institution with more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The university's Department of Clinical and Health Sciences grants a Bachelor of Science degree in Respiratory Therapy. Students spend their first two years at the university completing pre-professional and general education coursework in composition, literature, public speaking, the arts, mathematics, chemistry, psychology, sociology, history, anatomy, biology, statistics and microbiology. During their sophomore years, students apply for admission to the professional phase of the program. Those admitted then spend two years taking courses directly-related to respiratory therapy and completing five clinical rotations in Birmingham-area hospitals and medical facilities. Approximately 42 percent of freshmen and 49 percent of continuing students receive financial aid at the university, according to the "2009 Barron's Profiles of American Colleges." Alabama residents receive discounted rates on tuition.

  University of Alabama at Birmingham
  1530 3rd Ave. South
  Birmingham, AL 35294
  205-934-8221
  uab.edu

University of South Alabama

• A public institution, the University of South Alabama urban campus in the city of Mobile serves as home to more than 14,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The university's Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy program begins with two years of general study courses, including general chemistry and biology, fine arts, sociology, pre-calculus, computer science, literature, anatomy, infectious diseases, history, psychology and physics. After applying in their sophomore years, students that receive admission to the professional phase take additional classes in pharmacology, intensive care, emergency medicine, newborn respiratory care, cardiopulmonary diseases, sub-acute care and cardio-respiratory management. Five clinical rotations are necessary for graduation. Nearly all freshmen and 97 percent of continuing students receive financial aid, explains the "2009 Barron's Profiles of American Colleges." Alabama residents receive discounts on tuition.

  University of South Alabama
  307 University Blvd.
  Mobile, AL 36688
  251-460-6141
  usouthal.edu

Wallace Community College

• A two-year public school, Wallace Community College is in Dothan, 105 miles southeast of Montgomery. Before enrolling in the school's Associate of Applied Science degree program in respiratory care, students must complete prerequisite courses in anatomy, composition, mathematics, psychology, oral communications and fine arts. Once admitted, students spend two years completing the degree requirements, taking courses such as anatomy, pharmacology, acid-base regulation, pathology, diagnostics, mechanical ventilation, home health care, infant and pediatric respiratory therapy and life support. Students must complete four clinical rotations to graduate. Eligible students can participate in federal and state loan and grant, veteran's benefits, scholarships and work-study financial aid programs. The community college features discounted tuition for Alabama residents. The college's Career Services Department provides job placement assistance.

  Wallace Community College
  1141 Wallace Drive
  Dothan, AL 36303
  800-543-2426
  wallace.edu