Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist program at Forsyth Technical Community College in Winston-Salem, NC is a two- to four-year certificate program at this public institution. The program trains students to evaluate, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders, preparing graduates for clinical roles in hospitals, pulmonary rehabilitation centers, and home care.

This program falls under CIP code 51.0908 in the allied health and medical assisting services field. Forsyth Technical Community College also offers certificate programs in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist, and Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects. Students can expect training in pulmonary function testing, mechanical ventilation, arterial blood gas analysis, and airway management techniques.