Schools for Respiratory Therapists near Nashville, Tennessee

Volunteer State Community College

• Volunteer State Community College offers students an advanced-level degree in Registered Respiratory Therapy. Graduates earn an Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care Technology, allowing them to sit for the national certification exam. Students receive training in general education courses such as chemistry, physics and English before moving on to advanced techniques in the respiratory therapy field. After the general education requirements are completed, the Respiratory Care Technology degree requires 14 months to complete.

  Students entering the school during the 2010-2011 academic year can expect tuition costs of $3100 per semester. Financial aid options are available.

  Volunteer State Community College
  1480 Nashville Pike
  Gallatin, TN 37066
  615-452-8600
  volstate.edu

Tennessee State University

• Students attending Tennessee State University receive extensive training in the field of respiratory therapy through the school's partnerships with area hospitals. Graduates receive a Bachelor of Science in Cardio-Respiratory Care Sciences. The first year of courses focuses on the general education courses required for graduation, while the remainder of the degree involves courses focusing on pulmonary functions, mechanical ventilation, neonatal care and clinical experiences.

  As of 2010, the tuition costs at Tennessee State University are $2300 per semester for full-time students. Financial aid options are available for those who qualify.

  Tennessee State University
  3500 John A Merritt Blvd
  Nashville, TN 37209
  615-963-5000
  tnstate.edu

Columbia State Community College

• Located just outside Nashville in Columbia, Columbia State Community College offers prospective students the chance to earn an associate degree in respiratory care. Students will study both general education courses and more specific respiratory care courses including anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, fundamentals of respiratory care, microbiology and intensive care monitoring. In addition, students will participate in four separate clinical practice classes, providing real-world experience in the field.

  Tuition at Columbia State Community College averages $1070 per semester as of 2010. Financial aid options are available.

  Columbia State Community College
  1665 Hampshire Pike
  Columbia, TN 38401
  931-540-2722
  columbiastate.edu