Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

Hutchinson Community College, a public institution in Hutchinson, KS, offers a Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist program at the two- to four-year certificate level. This program covers cardiopulmonary physiology, mechanical ventilation, therapeutic procedures, and patient assessment, training students for respiratory therapist roles in clinical settings.

Falling under CIP code 51.0908 in the allied health and medical assisting field, this credential prepares graduates for work in hospitals, pulmonary rehabilitation programs, and critical care units. Related programs at Hutchinson Community College include Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Computer Support Specialist, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, and Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician. Graduates are prepared for state licensure and national credentialing in respiratory care.