Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist certificate program at Frederick Community College is a two-to-four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Frederick, MD. The program falls within the respiratory care field (CIP 51.0908) and prepares students to assess and treat patients with breathing disorders using diagnostic equipment and therapeutic interventions in clinical settings.

Frederick Community College also offers health programs in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse and Medical/Clinical Assistant, as well as culinary options such as Culinary Arts/Chef Training and Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef. Students in the Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist program can expect coursework in pulmonary anatomy, mechanical ventilation, patient assessment, and clinical rotations providing hands-on experience in hospital and critical care environments.