Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist associate degree program at Georgia State University is offered in Atlanta, GA. Georgia State University is a public institution. This program is part of the respiratory care field (CIP 51.0908) and prepares students for entry-level practice as respiratory therapists, covering cardiopulmonary assessment, therapeutic procedures, and patient care across clinical settings.

Students receive training in ventilator management, pulmonary rehabilitation, and emergency respiratory care. Georgia State University also offers related programs including Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at both the associate and bachelor's levels, Health/Health Care Administration/Management at the bachelor's level, and Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance at the bachelor's level, providing additional pathways for students interested in health care and technology careers in Atlanta.