Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist is an associate degree program offered by Colby-Sawyer College, a private nonprofit institution located in New London, NH. The program is part of the allied health field (CIP 51.0908) and trains students in the assessment and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions.

Colby-Sawyer College offers several related health programs, including associate degrees in Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Athletic Training/Trainer, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, a certificate in Medical/Clinical Assistant, and a bachelor's in Nursing Science. Students in the Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist associate program can expect instruction in respiratory anatomy, therapeutic procedures, patient monitoring, mechanical ventilation, and the clinical competencies required for entry-level practice as a respiratory therapist.