FTCC’s Respiratory Therapy Program is growing, and that means more chances for you to launch a rewarding, hands-on healthcare career that makes a real difference in people’s lives.
Respiratory therapists are the professionals that patients count on when breathing becomes difficult, whether in the emergency room, ICU, or newborn nursery. FTCC’s Respiratory Therapy Program is expanding to prepare more students to step into these vital roles right here in the Fayetteville area.
To open doors for more students, FTCC has doubled the number of Respiratory Therapy students admitted each year. The program now offers additional registration times and evening cohorts, giving busy adults and working students flexible options to pursue a healthcare career without putting life on hold.
“Our goal was to remove barriers without lowering expectations,” said Kecie Dunigan, Program Director for the FTCC Respiratory Therapy Program. Many students say this flexibility has been life-changing, turning a long-time dream of working in healthcare into a realistic, step-by-step plan.
“I always wanted to work in healthcare, but I didn’t think it was possible with my schedule,” said one current respiratory therapy student. “The expanded program made it realistic for me. Now I’m training for a career where I know I can make a difference.”
From day one, students in the program train in environments that look and feel like real hospitals. High-fidelity medical simulators allow you to practice responding to emergencies, caring for critically ill patients, and assisting newborns who are struggling to breathe, all in a safe, controlled setting before you ever work with live patients.
You will run through scenarios like managing ventilators and responding to respiratory failure, building confidence with each experience.
“Simulation gives students the chance to think critically under pressure,” explained Amanda Regan, FTCC’s Director of Clinical Education, noting that graduates enter clinical settings already practiced in staying calm and professional.
Graduates of FTCC’s Respiratory Therapy Program are already working in hospitals and healthcare facilities throughout the region. Local employers report that FTCC graduates arrive prepared, confident, and ready to contribute as key members of the healthcare team from day one.
“These graduates don’t just fill positions,” said Dunigan. “They become part of the healthcare teams that serve this community every day.” When you train at FTCC, you are preparing for a career that supports your neighbors, friends, and family right here at home.
Even as the program grows, it remains aligned with national credentialing standards and accreditation requirements, keeping quality at the center of every decision. FTCC’s expansion of the Respiratory Therapy Program reflects a strong commitment to Fayetteville’s workforce and to preparing professionals who are trained locally, stay locally, and serve with skill and compassion.
If you are looking for a meaningful, hands-on career where you can see the impact of your work every day, Respiratory Therapy may be the path for you. Visit FTCC, explore the website at www.faytechcc.edu, or contact an FTCC health professions admissions counselor at healthproadmissions@faytechcc.edu to learn more and get started.