Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist is offered as a certificate program (two to four years) at Eastern Florida State College, a public institution located in Melbourne, FL. This program falls within the allied health sciences field (CIP 51.0908) and trains students in respiratory assessment, therapeutic techniques, and the use of mechanical ventilation and other respiratory equipment in clinical settings.

Eastern Florida State College offers a variety of technical and health-related certificate programs, including Surgical Technology/Technologist, Radiologic Technology/Science, Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician, and CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician. Students in the Respiratory Care Therapy program can expect both didactic coursework and clinical hours, with preparation for the credentialing exams administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.