Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

Copiah-Lincoln Community College, a public institution in Wesson, MS, offers a Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist certificate at the two-to-four-year credential level. This program in the respiratory care field (CIP 51.0908) prepares students for entry-level practice as respiratory therapists, covering cardiopulmonary anatomy, therapeutic procedures, mechanical ventilation, and patient assessment.

The college also offers programs in technical and health-related fields including certificates in Electrician, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Maintenance Technology, Computer and Information Systems Security, and Cosmetology. Students in the respiratory care program can expect both didactic coursework and clinical training, preparing them to sit for the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialing examinations and work in hospitals, critical care units, and pulmonary rehabilitation settings.