Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist program at Antelope Valley Community College District is a 2-to-4-year certificate program offered by this public institution in Lancaster, CA. Classified within the allied health and medical professions field (CIP 51.0908), this program prepares students to work as respiratory therapists, covering cardiopulmonary anatomy, airway management, mechanical ventilation, and patient assessment in acute and chronic care settings.

Antelope Valley Community College District also offers related health programs, including Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (certificate 2-to-4yr) and Medical/Clinical Assistant (certificate 2-to-4yr). Students at the Lancaster campus can also explore technical programs such as Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects, and Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician.