Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist certificate program at El Camino Community College District is a one- to two-year certificate offered by this public institution in Torrance, California. The program is classified under CIP code 51.0908 in the respiratory care therapy field and trains students to assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders.

El Camino Community College District also offers a variety of related programs, including Registered Nursing, Cosmetology, Cabinetmaking and Millwork, Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician, and Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology. Students in the Respiratory Care Therapy program can expect coursework in pulmonary anatomy, therapeutic procedures, mechanical ventilation, and patient assessment in preparation for professional credentialing in respiratory care.