Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist program at Big Sandy Community and Technical College in Prestonsburg, KY is a two- to four-year certificate program at this public institution. The program trains students to assess and treat patients with cardiopulmonary conditions, preparing graduates for entry-level respiratory therapist positions in hospitals and long-term care facilities.

This program falls under CIP code 51.0908 in the allied health and medical assisting services field. Big Sandy Community and Technical College also offers certificate programs in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects; Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians; Carpentry/Carpenter; Electrician; and Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. Students can expect training in oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation, patient assessment, pulmonary diagnostics, and respiratory disease management.