Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist certificate program at Concorde Career College-Memphis is a two- to four-year credential offered by this private for-profit institution in Memphis, TN. Classified under CIP code 51.0908, the program prepares students to evaluate and treat patients with cardiopulmonary disorders, operating equipment such as ventilators and oxygen delivery systems in hospital intensive care, emergency, and outpatient settings.

Alongside this program, Concorde Career College-Memphis offers related credentials including Occupational Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant, Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist, Surgical Technology/Technologist, and Polysomnography. Students in the respiratory care therapy program can expect training in pulmonary function testing, airway management, patient assessment, and clinical practicum hours that prepare graduates for the credentialing examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.