Respiratory Care

health sciences pathway

Respiratory Care

Respiratory Care Associate of Sciences Degree

Gain the skills needed to—


  • treat patients of all ages with severe respiratory diseases. 
  • use critical thinking skills in high-pressure situations. 
  • improve the quality of life for patients with chronic respiratory diseases.
  • build healthier communities by educating patients and families. 
  • work with a wide range of state-of-the-art medical equipment. 
  • be an integral part of the patient care team. 

In-Demand Professionals

The Ohio Society for Respiratory Care reports that Ohio schools cannot meet the current demand for respiratory therapists. Edison State's newest health sciences program allows you to be part of the solution. 

Ohio occupational outlook.

$66K


The current median salary for a Respiratory Therapist in the state of Ohio.

475


The average number of annual job openings for a Respiratory Therapist in Ohio.

6,503


The current number of Ohio residents employed as a Respiratory Therapist.

*Source: www.topjobs.ohio.gov/top-jobs-list. April 2024.


Interested in career assistance?

Zeke Wiechart Respiratory Care
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“There's a huge need in Ohio and the nation to fill job openings, and we at Edison State have a wonderful opporunity to train therapists to fill the staffing shortages our health care systems are facing.”

Zeke Wiechart, Edison Sate Direction for Respiratory Care

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