Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Respiratory Care
Turn your passion for improving the quality of life for individuals with breathing issues due to disease or injury into a career as a respiratory therapist. The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Respiratory Care from Thomas Edison State University (TESU) is a 60-credit online degree program where you learn about the treatment, testing and care of patients with difficulty breathing.
The AAS is a terminal degree and many of the credits may be applied to bachelor’s degree programs as TESU.
This degree does not include clinical courses and does not meet admission requirements for the CRT or RRT examination. Students are encouraged to inquire about examination eligibility at the institution where they complete their clinical courses before enrollment.
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