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Respiratory Therapy Program in Orange County

Respiratory Therapy classes start on February 26, 2025.

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 school in Orange County (Anaheim) 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 Orange County Respiratory Therapy program sets graduates up for success.

720 hours of clinicals for hands-on experience

720 hours of clinicals for hands-on experience

Technologically advanced equipment

Technologically advanced equipment

On-campus mock surgery labs

Classes modeled after real-life situations
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Respiratory Therapy Program - Orange County Overview

Campus Address 1200 North Magnolia Ave., Anaheim CA 92801
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 Health Education Schools (ABHES)

Orange County Campus

American Career College’s Orange County campus is conveniently located where the 5 and 91 meet in the heart of Anaheim. The industry-current facility features modern classrooms and technologically advanced skills labs where students can experience hands-on instruction from distinguished faculty.

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ACC Faculty - Orange County Respiratory Therapy Program

Attend a respiratory therapy school in Orange County with accomplished faculty who are invested in your professional development.

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Curtis Cates, AS, BS, RRT

Orange County Respiratory Therapy Program Director

With over 15 years of experience as a respiratory therapist, Curtis has served in both acute care and long-term care settings. He describes his journey in the field of respiratory care as being defined by a commitment to excellence and continuous learning.

Since 2015, Curtis has been deeply engaged in respiratory education, striving to impart his knowledge and passion to the next generation of healthcare professionals. As the Program Director for the Respiratory Therapy program at American Career College in Anaheim, Curtis plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of the profession. He remains committed to the principles of patient-centered care, education and innovation.

Local Hospitals

Anaheim-Area Respiratory Care Centers

At ACC’s respiratory therapy school in Orange County, you’ll be situated near many local respiratory care centers and general hospitals, including but not limited to: 1

  • Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange
  • West Anaheim Medical Center
  • Anaheim Regional Medical Center
  • Kaiser Permanente Orange County
  • Garden Grove Hospital and Medical Center
Want more details about the Respiratory Therapy program at the Orange County campus?

By submitting this form, I provide my signature, expressly consenting to calls, prerecorded messages, emails and/or texts regarding my educational options from American Career College using an automated dialing system to the number and email address provided. I understand my consent is not required to enroll at American Career College, and that I can withdraw my consent at any time. To request information without consenting, please call 877-832-0790. I also understand that I may revoke my consent at any time in accordance with ACC's Opt-Out Disclaimer. All information provided is subject to ACC's Privacy Policy. (**Standard rates may apply.) Disclaimer I understand that if I no longer wish to receive text messages from ACC, I may revoke my consent at any time by texting back "Stop" to unsubscribe from the service. I understand that if I no longer wish to receive emails, I may revoke my consent at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link within any email I receive from ACC. I understand I may revoke my consent to receive calls by informing any ACC associate calling me that I no longer want to receive calls from ACC.

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