Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist certificate program at Bossier Parish Community College is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Bossier City, LA. The program prepares students to assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders, working under physician supervision in hospital and clinical settings.

This program falls within the respiratory care therapy field under CIP code 51.0908. Bossier Parish Community College also offers related programs including Electrician, Network and System Administration/Administrator, Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, and Industrial Technology/Technician. Students can expect coursework in pulmonary anatomy, mechanical ventilation, patient assessment, and therapeutic procedures, along with clinical rotations in acute care and other respiratory care environments.