The curriculum prepares graduates to operate within inter-professional teams and effectively communicate with clients and patients of various ages, ethnicities and cultures. Application of problem-solving strategies, applying ethical decision making and understanding professional responsibilities are emphasized.

Graduates will be able to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures with exposure to current and emerging practice settings. They also are eligible to complete the credentialing process through the National Board for Respiratory Care, which will qualify them for a license to practice in a variety of health care settings, with responsibilities for assessment, treatment, management and education of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases.