Snow College has announced that it has been awarded a grant from Talent Ready Utah for the development of a respiratory therapy program. The initial funding of nearly $250,000 will facilitate the construction of a respiratory therapy lab with a full range of equipment for studying respiratory disorders. Ongoing funding of $150,000 per year will ensure the future of the program as it grows and develops.

      Snow developed the proposal for a Respiratory Care program at the urging of area hospital leaders. They explained that central Utah hospitals are struggling to fill new and replacement positions for respiratory therapists, and many current respiratory therapists are set to retire in the next five years. Without a way to train new therapists, the area will face a crisis for this critical area of healthcare.

      Preparation for the new program will begin immediately. The program is anticipated to be ready to start with its first cohort in early 2026.