Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist certificate program at Edgecombe Community College is a public institution offering in Tarboro, NC. This two-to-four-year certificate program prepares students for careers as respiratory therapists, covering patient assessment, therapeutic techniques, mechanical ventilation, and cardiopulmonary care.

This program falls within the respiratory care therapy CIP field (51.0908). Edgecombe Community College also offers related programs including Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, Barbering/Barber, Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician, and Medical Office Management/Administration. Students can expect clinical and didactic training designed to meet requirements for credentialing as a respiratory therapist in hospital, emergency, and long-term care settings.