Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist certificate program at College of DuPage is a two-to-four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Glen Ellyn, IL. The program prepares students to evaluate and treat patients with breathing disorders, covering topics such as respiratory anatomy, mechanical ventilation, pulmonary diagnostics, and patient management in acute and chronic care settings.

This program falls within the respiratory care field (CIP 51.0908) and is one of several allied health programs at College of DuPage. Related offerings at the school include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Surgical Technology/Technologist, and Medical Radiologic Technology/Science. The college also offers technical programs such as Robotics Technology/Technician and Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. Students can expect a combination of academic coursework and supervised clinical practicums.