Victoria College's Respiratory Care Program Receives $10,000 Grant for Student Scholarships

Victoria College's Respiratory Care Program has received a $10,000 grant from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). This grant is for student scholarships, aimed at supporting the education of future respiratory therapists. The college is among more than 450 institutions nationwide that have received a portion of the NBRC's $4 million scholarship fund.

The NBRC is providing this grant to help address the current shortage of respiratory therapists. JJ Valdez, the Clinical Coordinator of Respiratory Care at Victoria College, thanked the NBRC for their support. He stated that the grant will help students pursue careers in respiratory care.

The Respiratory Care Program at Victoria College is a two-year associate degree program. Its goal is to prepare graduates for careers as registered respiratory therapists. The grant will provide financial support to students, contributing to the program's mission.

The NBRC scholarship funds can be used for various purposes such as buying practice exams, supporting student recruitment activities, and purchasing classroom equipment. This flexibility allows the program to use the funds where they are most needed, improving the quality of education.

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