Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist certificate program at Jackson College is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Jackson, MI. The program prepares students to evaluate, treat, and manage patients with breathing disorders under the supervision of licensed respiratory therapists and physicians.

This program falls within the respiratory care field (CIP 51.0908). Jackson College also offers related programs including Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, and Electrician certificates. Students can expect coursework in respiratory anatomy and physiology, ventilator management, airway care, pharmacology, and clinical rotations in hospital and critical care settings.