Respiratory Therapy

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Department Chair
Debra Grube
Department Support
Chris Nowak
Contact Information

Office Phone

Main: 231-777-0223

Campus Email

rt@muskegoncc.edu

Office Location:

2090C

Office Hours

M-F: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Overview of Respiratory Therapy

The Respiratory Therapy (RT) Program at Muskegon Community College is a face-to-face program that prepares students for careers as registered respiratory therapists (RRTs).

The program covers adult, neonatal, and pediatric critical care, and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). Graduates earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) and are eligible to take the National Board for Respiratory Care Examinations, leading to state licensure. RTs work in hospitals, diagnostic labs, rehab centers, and home care agencies, performing therapeutic procedures and diagnostic tests. The program combines classroom instruction with clinical practice in West Michigan hospitals and offers distance education in collaboration with Munson Medical Center and Northwestern Michigan College.

Misson

The Respiratory Care Program’s mission is to prepare competent Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCPs) who demonstrate the ability to apply relevant theory with the necessary psychomotor skills and behavior consistent with effective Respiratory Care delivery. 

Application Process:

After completing an application to Muskegon Community College and being accepted, the Respiratory Therapy (RT) Program has a separate admissions process and an application to the RT Program is required. Potential RT students can visit the Respiratory Therapy Department in Room 2090C, or call (231) 777-0223, or email at: rt@muskegoncc.edu

Areas of Study

Related Degrees

Faculty & Staff

Debra Grube
Director

Jennifer Riggs
Faculty

MY BACKGROUND

  • Hometown: Muskegon, MI
  • High School: Oakridge High School, Muskegon
  • Professional Experience: Adjunct Instructor for GVSU, FSU, and GRCC, Obtained my TQM certification in Education, certified to teach online.
  • Academic Degrees: AS Respiratory Therapy, BS Health Care Systems Administration, Ph.D., Educational Leadership: Workforce Education and Development, Western Michigan University
  • Classes Taught: Respiratory Care
Keegan Knue
Clinical Coordinator

MY BACKGROUND

  • Hometown: Spring Lake, MI
  • High School: Spring Lake High School
  • Professional Experience: Spent 12 years working at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and ECMO coordinator
  • Academic Degrees: Bachelor of Science – Grand Valley State University, Master of Business Administration – Southern New Hampshire University

MORE ABOUT ME

  • I have a seven year-old dog, Rocky
Chris Nowak
Department Secretary

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