Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist certificate program at Harrisburg Area Community College is a two- to four-year credential offered at this public institution in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Classified under CIP code 51.0908 in the allied health sciences field, the program trains students in respiratory therapy techniques, including patient assessment, management of cardiopulmonary disorders, mechanical ventilation, and the clinical skills required for practice in hospitals and other healthcare settings.

Harrsburg Area Community College also offers related programs alongside this certificate, including Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance; Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef; Culinary Arts/Chef Training; Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians; and Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. Students pursuing health careers at Harrisburg Area Community College may also wish to explore the Registered Nursing and Cardiovascular Technology programs available at the same campus.