• Awarded Grant

Respiratory Therapist Program

  • 2023 Awarded Grant

Respiratory Therapist Program

Employment of respiratory therapists is projected to grow 23% from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations. There is currently a significant shortage of Respiratory Therapists throughout our hospitals. Our hospitals can strengthen the partnership with St. Pete College (SPC) to enhance enrollment. This request is to provide tuition reimbursement for up to 10 graduates while funding one clinical instructor with a focus exclusively on overseeing and coordinating oversight of Respiratory Therapist students

$20,000

A healthcare professional assists an elderly patient lying in a hospital bed by placing an oxygen mask on her face. The patient is in a medical facility room with various medical equipment around.

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