Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist program at Alvin Community College in Alvin, TX is a one- to two-year certificate offered by this public community college. The program is part of the respiratory care therapy field (CIP 51.0908) and prepares students to evaluate and treat patients with breathing disorders under physician supervision in hospital and clinical environments.

Alvin Community College offers this program alongside other health and technical credentials, including Health/Health Care Administration, Culinary Arts, Drafting and Design Technology, and Welding Technology. Students in the Respiratory Care program can expect training in cardiopulmonary anatomy, oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation, pulmonary function testing, and patient assessment, with preparation for the credentialing exams administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).