Associate of Science - Respiratory Care

Breathing is a privilege many people may take for granted. However, those with cardiopulmonary diseases know just how hard breathing can be. At South Dakota State University, students can become a registered respiratory therapist (RRT) and help patients manage their breathing obstacles. To better fit their schedule, they can complete their program in Brookings, Huron, Madison, Sioux Falls or Rapid City. 

The South Dakota State University's Associate of Science in Respiratory Care offers associate and baccalaureate respiratory care degrees, to prepare learners with demonstrated competence in the cognitive, psychomotor and affective learning domains of respiratory care practice, as performed by registered respiratory therapists (RRT's). Upon graduation, they will be eligible to take the entry-level examination of the National Board for Respiratory Care to become a Registered Respiratory Therapist.