Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist certificate program at Idaho State University is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Pocatello, Idaho. The program falls within the respiratory care therapy field (CIP 51.0908) and trains students in the evaluation, treatment, and management of patients with respiratory conditions, including the use of mechanical ventilators, airway management, and cardiopulmonary diagnostics.

This certificate prepares students for the respiratory therapist credentialing process and entry into clinical practice. Idaho State University also offers related programs including Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Civil Engineering Technologies, Cosmetology, and Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology certificates. Students should expect a combination of classroom instruction, laboratory training, and supervised clinical rotations in hospital and healthcare settings.