Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist program at Central New Mexico Community College is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Albuquerque, NM. The program trains students in assessing, treating, and managing patients with breathing disorders, covering topics such as mechanical ventilation, pulmonary function testing, and respiratory pharmacology in clinical settings.

This program falls under the allied health field (CIP 51.0908) and prepares graduates for entry-level respiratory therapist roles in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and other healthcare facilities. Central New Mexico Community College also offers related programs in Computer and Information Systems Security, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Restaurant and Catering Management, and Architectural Drafting, providing a broad range of vocational training options for students at the Albuquerque campus.