Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist certificate program at Indian River State College is a two- to four-year certificate offered at this public institution in Fort Pierce, FL. Classified under CIP code 51.0908 in the respiratory care field, this program trains students to evaluate and treat patients with breathing disorders in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings.

Indian River State College also offers related health science programs, including Registered Nursing, Surgical Technology, and Emergency Medical Technology, along with programs in Barbering, Civil Engineering Technologies, and Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology. Students in the Respiratory Care Therapy program can expect coursework in pulmonary anatomy, ventilator management, arterial blood gas analysis, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, and supervised clinical practicum experiences.