Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist certificate program at Bergen Community College is offered by this public institution located in Paramus, NJ. Classified under CIP code 51.0908 in the allied health field, this two-to-four-year certificate prepares students to assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders under physician supervision.

Bergen Community College also offers related health programs including Registered Nursing, Medical Radiologic Technology, and Emergency Medical Technology/Technician certificates, alongside technology-oriented programs such as Recording Arts Technology, Animation and Interactive Technology, and Computer and Information Systems Security. Students in this Respiratory Care Therapy program can expect coursework in respiratory anatomy and physiology, therapeutic procedures, mechanical ventilation, and clinical practicum hours required for state licensure and national credentialing examinations.