The Respiratory Therapy program at Sanford-Brown is designed to provide students with the technical and practical training necessary to work as respiratory therapists in a variety of health care settings. Upon completion of this program the student should be able to demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply and evaluate clinical information relevant to their roles as respiratory therapists, as well as show the technical proficiency and the professional behavior consistent with employer expectations.
The core curriculum is structured to include a lecture component, a laboratory component, and an integrated clinical component. The final clinical portion of the curriculum consists of supervised experiences in a clinical environment, which requires competencies, logs, and evaluations completed by the student.
At the conclusion of the program, graduates who have diligently attended class and their clinical, studied, and practiced their skills should have the skills to seek entry-level employment as respiratory therapists.
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The US Department of Education categorizes educational programs offered at an institution by CIP code (Classification of Instructional Program codes as defined by the Department of Education) and degree level (Associates, Bachelors, etc…). For that reason, all educational programs with the same CIP Code and degree level are combined to calculate program costs. While these combined programs are similar, variations in tuition and fees can exist due to differences in location and/or program structure.
The costs shown are calculated using the average costs of all programs offered by the campus within the same CIP Code and degree type, for students that complete the program within the normal period of time.
Room and Board information represents the average cost of optional institutional housing where offered.
This Campus is part of a larger institution that contains the following additional campuses:
The costs of similar programs calculated as an average across all campuses for this Institution are as follows:
In addition to any grant or scholarship aid for which students might be eligible, students may use loans to finance their education. The median loan debt for graduates of this program is as follows:
The amounts shown above represent the median debt incurred by students of the given Institution who completed the program between 7/1/2011 and 6/30/2012.
The US Department of Education categorizes educational programs offered at an Institution by CIP code (Classification of Instructional Program codes as defined by the Department of Education) and degree level (Associates, Bachelors, etc…). For that reason, all similar educational programs for the given Institution1, with the same CIP Code and degree level are combined to calculate Loan Debt. While these combined programs are similar in nature, variations in program costs may exist due to differences in location and/or program structure. Accordingly, the debt amount shown may exceed the specific program's tuition and fees.
The Financing amounts represent the median debt from federal Title IV loans, private educational loans and institutional2 payment plans incurred by all graduates of the given Institution, CIP Code and Degree level.
1 The current Institution includes all of the following campus locations:
2 Institutional debt is the amount owed by the students directly to the institution within 30 days after graduation related to the educational program.
This program could take as little as 20 instructional months to complete when continuously enrolled.
35% of the students graduating from this program completed in the designed timeframe.
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The occupation(s) listed here are derived from the Occupational Information Network (O*Net), which is developed under the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor / Employment and Training Administration.
The specific program does not necessarily prepare students for, and graduates do not typically find employment in, all listed occupations. We cannot guarantee employment or salary.
The US Department of Education categorizes educational programs offered at an Institution by CIP code (Classification of Instructional Program codes as defined by the Department of Education) and degree level (Associates, Bachelors, etc…). For that reason, all similar educational programs for the given Institution1, with the same CIP Code and degree level are combined when determining On Time Completion Rates.
On-Time Completion Rates are calculated using the gainful employment formula in order to comply with U.S. Department of Education requirements. The statistics track all students who graduated from their program between 7/1/2011 and 6/30/2012 and have reached completion within the program’s designed timeframe. For example, for a two-year program, the on-time completion rate would include all graduated students who started two years prior. Academic Calendar breaks that occur during continuous enrollment are considered when determining if a student graduated within the designed timeframe; however, summer breaks typically incorporated into the normal timeframe for more traditional schools are not included in this determination. The instructional months displayed represent the highest amount of all versions of the program found at the institution; therefore, depending on the specific program version or campus location, the instructional months may be a shorter amount of time. Each student is measured against the designed timeframe of their specific program version when determining if they graduated “on-time” or not; as a result, this determination may not be made against the displayed instructional months should a shorter or discontinued timeframe be applicable to a student’s specific program version. One instructional month represents four instructional weeks.
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The percentage of first-time, full-time undergraduate students who started between 7/1/2005 and 10/15/2005 who completed within 150% of the normal time period: 54%
A first-time student has no prior postsecondary experience before enrolling at this campus. This means that a student who attended another college, university or other postsecondary school before enrolling at this school is not included in the calculation. The rate also does not include students initially enrolled part-time, taking individual classes (as compared to enrolling in a full program), or only auditing classes. These rates are calculated using the Student Right-to-Know formula in order to comply with U.S. Department of Education requirements. The statistics track all first-time, full-time and certificate or degree-seeking undergraduate students who began school during the date range and have completed within 150% of the normal program length. For example, for a two-year program, the graduation rate would include students who had completed within three years of beginning the program. This statistic is not specific to one program alone; rather, all applicable undergraduate programs are included in this overall rate. Information pertaining to the Graduation Rates of all postsecondary institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be found on the College Navigator website. http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
Given the fact that all of the rates reflected below are based on historical data and were subject to varying levels of audit and re-interpretation, students should not rely on them as an implicit or explicit representation or promise of future outcomes or employability following completion of a program of study. Indeed, there are numerous factors that affect a student’s ability to graduate and secure employment over which we have little or no control. Therefore, our school cannot and does not guarantee or estimate the likelihood of on-time completion, graduation, or employment for any student. If you have questions regarding these employment rates, please contact us at 1-855-708-2085.
Given the fact that all of the rates reflected below are based on historical data and were subject to varying levels of audit and re-interpretation, students should not rely on them as an implicit or explicit representation or promise of future outcomes or employability following completion of a program of study. Indeed, there are numerous factors that affect a student’s ability to graduate and secure employment over which we have little or no control. Therefore, our school cannot and does not guarantee or estimate the likelihood of on-time completion, graduation, or employment for any student.
If you have questions regarding these employment rates, please contact us at 1-855-708-2085.
Reporting Period: 7/1/2011 through 6/30/2012
Date Submitted: 11/2012
RATE CALCULATION
The scope of ACICS recognition by the Secretary of Education is defined as accreditation of private postsecondary institutions offering certificates or diplomas, and postsecondary institutions offering associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degrees in programs designed to educate students for professional, technical, or occupational careers, including those that offer those programs via distance education.
Rate Calculation
(PF+PR)/(G-U)
PF = Placed in Field, PR = Placed in Related Field G = Graduates and Completers, U = Unavailable for Work
Reporting Period: 1/1/2009 through 12/31/2011
Date Submitted: 07/2012
The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredits first professional respiratory care degree programs at the Associate, Baccalaureate, and Masters Degree level in the United States and internationally. The CoARC also accredits professional respiratory care degree programs offering certificates in polysomnography. CoARC's mission is to serve the public by promoting high quality respiratory care education through accreditation services.
The CoARC threshold for Graduate Placement is 70%
Total Number of Graduates Placed1 Divided by/ Total Graduates = Placement Rate
1 Definition as of March 24, 2012
Number of graduates who within twelve (12) months after graduation are:
Reporting Period: 7/1/2010 through 6/30/2011
Date Submitted: 03/2012
At the direction of the Coordinating Board for Higher Education (CBHE), the Missouri Department of Higher Education (MDHE) strives to coordinate higher education policy that fosters a quality postsecondary system, as well as to increase participation in Missouri 's public institutions. The state system of higher education serves students, four-year universities, two-year colleges, two-year technical colleges, independent colleges and universities and proprietary and private career schools.
This rate is calculated in accordance with the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) standards.
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