Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist program at GateWay Community College is a two- to four-year certificate program offered by this public institution in Phoenix, AZ. The program trains students to assess and treat patients with breathing disorders under the direction of physicians in hospital and clinical settings.

This program is classified within the respiratory care therapy field (CIP 51.0908). Related programs at GateWay Community College include Salon/Beauty Salon Management, Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management, HVAC Maintenance Technology, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology, and Health/Health Care Administration. Students can expect coursework in cardiopulmonary anatomy, mechanical ventilation, patient assessment, and clinical practicums in healthcare facilities.