The challenges facing the new graduate pediatric RCP are significant. Acutely ill children, in combination with a high technology environment, mandate that the new graduate must have the finest education, extended clinical experiences under the guidance of a preceptor and appropriate support systems to make the successful transition from respiratory therapy student to professional respiratory therapist.

Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), a 202-bed, tertiary-level, state-of-the-art regional children’s hospital, has earned a strong reputation for leadership in pediatric health care across the county, and the entire Southern California region. Our outstanding staff offers world-class care in a compassionate, reassuring and loving environment. We understand your needs as a new graduate RCP. To meet those needs, our RCP Residency in Pediatrics provides you with the specific tools and experiences you need to be successful.