Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist program at Grossmont College is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public institution in El Cajon, California. The program prepares students to assess, treat, and manage patients with respiratory disorders, covering mechanical ventilation, pulmonary diagnostics, cardiopulmonary physiology, and clinical practice.

This program falls within the respiratory care therapy field (CIP 51.0908) and is one of several allied health and technical programs at Grossmont College. Related programs at the college include Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager, and Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. Students can expect preparation aligned with the requirements for the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentialing examinations.