Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist certificate program at Alvin Community College is a public institution located in Alvin, TX. This two-to-four-year certificate falls within the respiratory care therapy field (CIP 51.0908) and prepares students to assess, treat, and manage patients with cardiopulmonary disorders under the direction of physicians.

Alvin Community College offers a range of programs in health care and technical fields alongside this respiratory care certificate, including Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Drafting and Design Technology/Technician General, and Welding Technology/Welder. Students in the Respiratory Care Therapy program can expect instruction in pulmonary function testing, ventilator management, airway care, and clinical practice, leading toward eligibility for the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential.