Respiratory Care A.A.S.

Respiratory care is vital in life saving and life support situations. Respiratory therapists are involved in the treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation, and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. These patients may be in newborn nurseries, surgical and medical units, emergency rooms, intensive care units, extended care facilities, and homes. Students will get handson experience with patients at local hospitals.

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About Westchester Community College

Financial Aid

Nearly 33% of Westchester Community College students receive some form of financial aid. Financial Aid is available to students who qualify. In addition, the Westchester Community College Foundation offers $1.6 million in scholarships annually.

Sports

The Westchester Community College Athletic Department sponsors thirteen different intercollegiate athletic teams in various sports. The roster of sports offered includes Men’s Baseball, Women's Softball, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Men’s and Women’s Bowling, Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's and Women's Track and Field, Men’s Soccer, and Women’s Volleyball. Visit the Vikings Athletics website for schedules, reports, and more.

Locations

We’re accessible: Public transit-friendly main campus and extension locations. Online classes for wherever you are. Valhalla (main campus); extension sites in New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, Yonkers, Shrub Oak, Mahopac, Ossining, Port Chester and Peekskill (Center for the Digital Arts) and White Plains (Center for the Arts).

Transfer Pathways

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After successfully completing your studies at Westchester Community College you can transfer almost anywhere, in-state or out-of-state. NYS residents are also guaranteed admission to a SUNY four-year campus.

Career Pathways

Contact Information

Department/Curriculum Chair: Patrick Barrette
Telephone: 914-606-6001
Email: patrick.barrette@sunywcc.edu

Director of Clinical Education: Prof: Michael Petrone
Telephone: 914-606-6577
Email: michael.petrone@sunywcc.edu

Instructor of Respiratory Care: Prof. Maurice Sinclair
Telephone: 914-606-6883
Email: Maurice.Sinclair@sunywcc.edu

Department/Division: Respiratory Care/School of Health Careers, Technology and Applied Science
Academic Dept: Allied Health Careers
HEGIS: 5215

Westchester Community College, State University of New York