Carrington College Highlights Respiratory Care Workforce Data

College offers programs to meet growing healthcare staffing needs

Jan. 29, 2026 at 11:31am

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Carrington College is highlighting recently published workforce data related to the respiratory care profession, as healthcare systems across the United States continue to assess staffing patterns and patient care needs. The college offers two academic programs related to respiratory care: an Associate of Science in Respiratory Care and a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy bridge program.

Why it matters

Respiratory therapists play a crucial role in healthcare, working with patients experiencing a range of cardiopulmonary conditions. As the demand for respiratory care professionals continues to grow, educational institutions like Carrington College are focused on aligning their curriculum with industry standards and regulatory requirements to prepare students for in-demand careers.

The details

Carrington College's respiratory care programs prepare students for a variety of clinical environments, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, outpatient clinics, home health settings, and community health centers. The college's Associate of Science in Respiratory Care program prepares graduates for roles as Respiratory Therapists, Respiratory Therapy Technicians, and Health Technologists and Technicians. The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy bridge program also qualifies graduates for Health Education Specialist and Medical and Health Services Manager positions.

  • Carrington College has offered respiratory care programs for several years.
  • The college continuously solicits feedback to improve and deliver education towards positive career outcomes for students.

The players

Carrington College

A private, for-profit college that offers academic programs in healthcare, business, and technical fields.

Daron Colbert

Campus President at Carrington College Bakersfield.

Katrina J.

A 2018 Respiratory Therapy Graduate from Carrington College.

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What they’re saying

“Carrington College wants to understand what is happening at every level of the student experience. We continuously solicit feedback on ways to improve, communicate, and deliver education toward a positive career outcome for our students and the communities they serve.”

— Daron Colbert, Campus President, Carrington College Bakersfield

“The support system in this program was phenomenal… studying something so completely new to me was a shock, but the instructors made it understandable and achievable. I fell in love with it.”

— Katrina J., 2018 Respiratory Therapy Graduate, Carrington College

What’s next

Carrington College will continue to monitor workforce data and industry trends to ensure its respiratory care programs remain aligned with the evolving needs of the healthcare sector.

The takeaway

As the demand for respiratory care professionals grows, educational institutions like Carrington College are playing a crucial role in preparing students for in-demand careers in the healthcare industry. By offering comprehensive programs and soliciting feedback, the college is committed to delivering quality education and positive career outcomes for its students.