Parkland College Respiratory Care Program

09/17/2026

💙 So Thankful for Our Clinical Partners! 💙

We are incredibly grateful for the strong partnerships we have with our clinical sites and the continued support they provide to our Parkland College Respiratory Care Program.

A special THANK YOU to the Respiratory Therapy Departments at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center and Carle BroMenn Medical Center for generously donating equipment to our program! Your generosity directly impacts our students by providing valuable resources and hands-on learning opportunities as they prepare for careers in respiratory care.

We truly appreciate your continued support of our students, our program, and the future of respiratory care. 🫁💙

Thank you for investing in the next generation of respiratory therapists!

08/29/2026

🎉WELCOME, TYLER! 🎉

We are excited to welcome Tyler Kaufmann to the Parkland College Respiratory Therapy Program as our newest part-time faculty member!

Tyler is a graduate of the Parkland College Respiratory Care Program and brings an incredible 15 years of clinical experience to our team. We are thrilled that he is joining us in this new role and sharing his knowledge and experience with the next generation of respiratory therapists.

Tyler will be assisting students in the RT lab and visiting our students at their clinical sites as they put their classroom knowledge into practice.

We are excited to have Tyler join our faculty and look forward to the experience, knowledge, and perspective he will bring to our students.

💙 Please join us in welcoming Tyler to his new role with Parkland Respiratory Therapy!

Welcome to the team, Tyler! We’re excited to have you with us! 🫁🎓

08/28/2026

🫁WELCOME BACK, PARKLAND RESPIRATORY THERAPY STUDENTS 🫁

We are excited to welcome back our Class of 2027 and give a BIG welcome to our newest cohort, the Class of 2028!

A new school year means new challenges, new opportunities, and plenty of growth as we continue the journey toward becoming respiratory therapists.

We are so excited for the year ahead and can’t wait to see all that these two classes accomplish! We’re looking forward to learning, growing, and making memories together along the way.

Welcome, Class of 2027! Welcome, Class of 2028!

Let’s make it a great year!

08/28/2026

🫁💙 A YEAR OF HARD WORK… AND A REASON TO CELEBRATE! 🎉

The Parkland College Respiratory Therapy Program is proud to announce that we have received continuing accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)! 🎓

Accreditation is an extensive, year-long process that takes an in-depth look at every aspect of a respiratory therapy program—from curriculum and clinical education to student outcomes, faculty, resources, and continuous improvement.

We are thrilled to share that our accreditors praised our program and the work we are doing to prepare the next generation of respiratory therapists. We also successfully completed the process with no citations.

This accomplishment reflects the dedication and support of so many people who make our program successful.

A heartfelt THANK YOU to our clinical sites and preceptors, Medical Director Dr. Brett Kauffman, current and past students, and our Advisory Board for your continued support.

We are also incredibly grateful to President Dr. Pamela Lau, Vice President Dr. Nancy Sutton, Dean Kim Pankau, and Health Professions Chair Michelle Roberts for their support throughout this process.

💙 We are proud of our program, proud of our students, and incredibly grateful for everyone who helped make this achievement possible!

🎉 Here’s to another 10 years of educating and inspiring future respiratory therapists! 🫁🎓

05/14/2026

Today is a big day for the Class of 2026! So excited to see them graduate and go on to become awesome Respiratory Therapists 🫁 🩺 🎉

04/05/2026

🚨 THE AGENDA IS LIVE for the Illinois Society for Respiratory Care Annual Conference “Collaboration in Motion” 🚨

📂 Download the Printable Agenda & Register Today:
https://www.isrc.org/2026-conference/

The countdown is officially on—we are just 26 days away! We are thrilled to release the final agenda, packed with cutting-edge education and professional recognition.

Why you need to be there:

Clinical Excellence: Evidence-based sessions and student focused workshop.

Innovation: Connect with our Sponsors and explore the latest respiratory technologies.

Recognition: We celebrate the brightest among Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioners.

Whether you're looking to earn CRCEs or network with the region’s top clinicians, this is your event.

📂 Download the Printable Agenda & Register Today:
https://www.isrc.org/2026-conference/

03/07/2026

🫁The Parkland College Respiratory Therapy Program is currently accepting applications for our 2026 Fall Cohort🫁

⭐️Please reach out to Program Director Molly Martin [email protected] for more information

02/04/2026

Interested in starting a new career?

Join us at Health Professions Information Night, Monday, February 16th between 4-6 pm at Parkland College in U140 to learn more about the field of Respiratory Therapy!

02/03/2026

Apply now for the Parkland college Respiratory therapy Fall 2026 cohort!!!! Applications are open now 🫁🩺

Got questions?

Contact Program Director Molly Martin [email protected] or call 217.351.2296 for more information.

🌟 Respiratory Therapy Ranked Among the 2026 Best Jobs 🌟

According to the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Rankings, Respiratory Therapy continues to be recognized as a vital, high-demand profession in healthcare and STEM. The field ranked:

🏆 #4 Best Health Care Jobs
🏆 #8 Best STEM Jobs
🏆 #12 among the 100 Best Jobs Overall

Respiratory Therapists play an essential role in patient care, providing airway management, oxygen therapy, and life-saving ventilatory support. Their expertise is critical across ICUs, emergency departments, neonatal units, chronic care, and home health settings. These rankings reflect strong job demand, specialized STEM-based skills, and the high clinical impact Respiratory Therapists have on patient outcomes.

10/29/2025

Parkland fall foliage is on full display right now! Take a trip through the campus and see the beautiful colors, just be sure to watch your speed😉