特拉华县社区学院/ Crozer-Chester医学中心入门级呼吸治疗计划的任务是提供一个课程，学生可以在各种医疗保健条件下发展这些技能和技能，以提供安全，有效的呼吸护理。呼吸疗法课程为专职健康专家准备了呼吸异常患者的管理，治疗，测试和护理。在所有呼吸治疗课程中，完成为期两年的C级或更高成绩的课程后，将授予应用科学副学士学位。毕业生立即有资格参加治疗师多项选择考试。成功完成该考试后，该毕业生有资格参加临床模拟考试。当两个部分均成功完成时，将授予注册呼吸治疗师证书。这些考试由国家呼吸道护理委员会管理。
The mission of the Delaware County Community College/Crozer-Chester Medical Center Entry-Llevel Respiratory Therapy Program is to provide a curriculum where students can develop the competencies and skills essential to deliver safe, effective respiratory care in a variety of health care settings. The Respiratory Therapy curriculum prepares allied health specialists for the management, treatment, testing and care of patients with breathing abnormalities. Upon completion of the two-year program with a grade of C or better in all respiratory therapy courses the degree of associate in applied science is awarded. The graduate is immediately eligible for the Therapist Multiple-Choice Exam. Upon successful completion of this exam, the graduate is eligible to take the Clinical Simulation Exam. When both sections are successfully completed, the Registered Respiratory Therapist credential is awarded. These exams are administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.