Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist program at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College is a 2-to-4-year certificate program offered by this public institution in Chicago, IL. The program trains students in cardiopulmonary assessment, airway management, mechanical ventilation, and patient care for individuals with respiratory conditions in hospital and clinical environments.

This program is part of the cardiopulmonary technology and respiratory therapy field (CIP 51.0908). Malcolm X College also offers certificate programs in Health Information/Medical Records Administration, Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant, and Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). Students pursuing respiratory care careers in Chicago can explore this program alongside a variety of other allied health offerings at this campus.