Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist certificate program at Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a two-to-four-year credential offered by this public institution in Lexington, KY. Classified under CIP code 51.0908 in the respiratory care field, the program prepares students to assess, treat, and provide care for patients with breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders in hospital, emergency, and long-term care settings.

This respiratory therapy program is offered alongside a range of health credentials at Bluegrass Community and Technical College, including Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Surgical Technology/Technologist, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, and Medical/Clinical Assistant. The college also provides programs in Carpentry/Carpenter, Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, and Computer Engineering Technology/Technician. Graduates of the respiratory care program are typically prepared to pursue licensure and work in clinical respiratory environments across Kentucky.