Keiser University
Respiratory Therapy
Associate Degree
AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
Fort Lauderdale Campus
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
24 Months
App fee
$55
Tuition
$12,908 / Semester
Registered Respiratory Therapist — RRT
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The Therapist Multiple-Choice (TMC) Examination objectively measures essential knowledge, skills, and abilities required of respiratory therapists at entry into practice. Passing the TMC Examination and wearing the RRT badge of distinction signals to employers, colleagues and patients that you are committed to excellence in respiratory care.
Certifying Organization
National Board for Respiratory Care
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If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? Unknown
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 5 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes
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Keiser University
Respiratory Therapy
Associate Degree
AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
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Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
24 Months
App fee
$55
Tuition
$12,908 / Semester
Pima Medical Institute
Respiratory Therapy (RT)
Associate Degree
On-CampusFinancial Aid
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Tucson, AZ
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
6 semesters (96 weeks)
App fee
None
Tuition
$50,830 for the Program
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Respiratory Therapy (RT)
Associate Degree
On-CampusFinancial Aid
Mesa Campus
Mesa, AZ
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
6 semesters (96 weeks)
App fee
None
Tuition
$50,830 for the Program
Pima Medical Institute
Respiratory Therapy (RT)
Associate Degree
On-CampusFinancial Aid
San Marcos Campus
San Marcos, CA
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
6 semesters (96 weeks)
App fee
None
Tuition
$52,360 for the Program
Pima Medical Institute
Respiratory Therapy (RT)
Associate Degree
On-CampusFinancial Aid
Denver Campus
Denver, CO
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
6 semesters (96 weeks)
App fee
None
Tuition
$50,830 for the Program
Suggested because Registered Respiratory Therapist applies to Respiratory Therapists. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.
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