ACC’s Respiratory Therapy program helps prepare you to administer life-saving care, manage equipment and assist patients with respiratory conditions, all while honing your problem-solving and communication skills. Earn your associate degree through online coursework, hands-on training and field-based learning.
ACC’s Respiratory Therapy program in Ontario, CA, helps students develop the qualifications they need to excel as a respiratory therapist. With one-on-one support and industry-current equipment such as mechanical generators, our Ontario Respiratory Therapy program sets graduates up for success.
Campus Address | 3130 East Sedona Court, Ontario, CA 91764 |
Program Type | Blended (in class and online) |
Program Length | Can be completed in as little as 20 months |
Financial Aid | Financial aid and scholarships are available for those who qualify |
Accreditation | The Los Angeles, Anaheim and Ontario campuses are institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of HealthEducation Schools (ABHES) |
American Career College’s Ontario campus is conveniently located off the 10 Freeway near the Ontario Airport. The 64,000-square-foot facility features modern classrooms and technologically advanced skills labs where students can experience hands-on instruction from distinguished faculty.
Attend a respiratory therapy school in Ontario with accomplished faculty who are invested in your professional development.
Ontario Respiratory Therapy Program Director
Samuel Agrigoroae, BS, RRT, is a dedicated Respiratory Therapist and Program Director at ACC’s Ontario campus, with over five years of teaching and leadership experience and 15 years of clinical experience. His educational journey, marked by a Bachelor's in Respiratory Care from Boise State University and an Associate in Respiratory Therapy from San Joaquin Valley College, laid a solid foundation for his professional endeavors.
In the realm of education, Samuel excels in his ability to translate complex concepts into accessible learning experiences for students of diverse academic and cultural backgrounds. He skillfully balances face-to-face and online instructional methods, showcasing his enthusiasm for technology and modern teaching practices.
As a leader, he is recognized for maintaining stringent accreditation standards and fostering an educational environment that nurtures creativity, responsiveness and self-responsibility. His approach to clinical education is methodical, prioritizing the establishment of professional relationships that enhance student experiences and healthcare outcomes.
Samuel takes great satisfaction in mentoring and supporting fellow faculty members, fostering a collaborative spirit that encourages professional growth and enhances the quality of education. His passion for teaching, guiding and utilizing technology to advance respiratory therapy education is evident in his commitment to helping others, whether they are students or colleagues in the field.
His blend of collaborative leadership, innovative problem-solving and technological savvy positions him as a valuable contributor to the field of healthcare education.
At ACC’s respiratory therapy school in Ontario, you’ll be situated near many local respiratory care centers and general hospitals, including but not limited to: 1
The Ontario Respiratory Therapy program can be completed in as little as 20 months. This associate degree program is blended, allowing students to complete the program through a combination of online study and hands-on instruction at our Ontario campus. Students also complete a 720-hour externship for real-world RT experience.
RT program graduates will be eligible to sit for the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) exams offered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Learn more about becoming a respiratory therapist in California in our career guide.
Respiratory therapy graduates in Ontario may qualify for jobs in various healthcare environments including hospitals (in areas like emergency rooms, critical care units, and neonatal intensive care units), nursing care facilities, and physicians’ offices.
The Ontario campus is home to an industry-current respiratory therapy lab where students can practice on lifelike manikins as well as the same equipment they’ll use on the job, such as mechanical ventilators. The program also includes a 720-hour clinical externship in a real-world healthcare setting.
Check out this video of the ACC respiratory therapy manikins.
Respiratory Therapy program costs in Ontario vary based on a number of individual factors. In addition to tuition, students should consider personal expenses like housing and transportation. ACC’s Financial Aid Advisors can help you identify available financial aid and scholarships to help reduce overall costs.
For a breakdown of tuition, visit ACC’s degree programs tuition page.
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