Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist program at Jackson State Community College is a two- to four-year certificate program offered by this public institution in Jackson, Tennessee. The program prepares students to assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders under the direction of physicians.

This program falls within the allied health and medical assisting services field (CIP 51.0908). Jackson State Community College also offers a range of related health programs, including Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Physical Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), and Medical/Clinical Assistant. Students can expect coursework covering respiratory anatomy, patient assessment, therapeutic procedures, and clinical practice in healthcare settings.