Programs of Study
Respiratory Care
Respiratory care is a rapidly expanding medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of people with cardiopulmonary disorders. South Plains College offers a two-year program that culminates in an Associate of Applied Science degree in respiratory care. This degree confers eligibility to apply for the Entry-Level and Advanced-Level Therapist examinations given by the National Board for Respiratory Care. A successful score on the Entry-Level examination qualifies the applicant as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and allows application for a Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner license. Successful completion of the Advanced-Level examination leads to the Registered Respiratory Therapist credential (RRT). The program also awards a Tech Prep Enhanced Skills Certificate upon completion of additional technical courses. The program is currently on probationary accreditation by the Committee on Accreditation of Respiratory Care (CoRAC).
Program director is Khris Segrist, instructor in respiratory care.
