CIP: 510908
Program Description
The respiratory therapy program is a cooperative program between BridgeValley Community and Technical College and Carver Career and Technical Education Center in Malden, West Virginia.
Respiratory therapy is a selective admission, limited enrollment program that admits one class per year. Successful candidates are selected by an admissions committee. Students wishing to enter this program must complete an application packet available on the BridgeValley website by February 28 of each year. The admissions committee will consider applications during two selection periods. The application deadline for priority selections is February 28 of each year. If seats are still available in the program following priority application reviews, secondary applications will be considered. The application deadline to be considered for the secondary selection period will be April 30 of each year.
Financial aid for this program is awarded through Carver Career and Technical Education Center only. An on-site financial aid counselor is available at the Carver facility.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrates competency in the knowledge base needed to function as an entry-level Respiratory Therapist;
- Demonstrates the clinical proficiency needed to function as an entry-level Respiratory Therapist; and,
- Demonstrate the behavioral skills needed to function as an entry-level Respiratory Therapist.
Program Assessment
Program evaluation demonstrates that students and graduates have achieved the student learning outcomes, program outcomes, and role-specific competencies. A variety of assessment methods are utilized which include The National Board for Respiratory Care, Inc. Comprehensive Therapist multiple choice self-assessment examination, Daily Behavioral Rating, Clinical Book, Graduate Survey, Employer Survey, and Self-Assessment Examination.
