The United States Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH), 2008-09 edition describes the role of a Respiratory Therapist as "...evaluate, treat, and care for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders. Practicing under the direction of a physician, respiratory therapists assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care therapeutic treatments and diagnostic procedures ..."

For more information about the dynamic profession of Respiratory Care, contact an accredited associate degree program in Massachusetts:

Associate Degree Programs

  • Berkshire Community College - 1350 West St, Pittsfield, MA 01201 - Program Director: Margaret Goss

  • Labouré College of Healthcare -303 Adams Street Milton MA 02186 - Program Director: Sharon Southwick

  • Massasoit Community College - 1 Massasoit Blvd Brockton, MA 02302 - Program Director: Kevin Doten

  • Northern Essex Community College - 414 Essex St, Lawrence, MA 01841 - Program Director: Jennifer Jackson-Stevens

  • North Shore Community College - 1 Ferncroft Rd, Danvers, MA 01923 - Program Director: Jane Schweizer

  • Quinsigamond Community College - 670 West Boylston St, Worcester 01606 - Program Director: Daniel Marsala

  • Springfield Technical Community College - 1 Armory St, Springfield, MA 01105 - Program Director: Scott Frink

Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) Program List

COARC keeps an updated list of all programs approved. To access this list please visit COARC’s website for the up to date list.

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