California College for Health Sciences at Independence University
The College Network is pleased to present the FIRST and ONLY accredited Respiratory Therapy Associate Degree distance education program via California College for Health Sciences at Independence University. Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), Independence University has been a leader in respiratory therapy education for 28 years.

| Length of program | 24 months |
| Accreditation*: | CAAHEP, CoARC |
| Semester hours required: | 75 |
| Pre-qualifications: | High School Diploma or GED (This program is especially popular with CNAs and CMAs ) |
| Clinicals required: | Local w/preceptor |
| Online classes: | Yes, for upper level courses |
| Financial aid available: | Yes |