Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist certificate program at Jefferson State Community College is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Birmingham, AL. Classified under CIP code 51.0908 in the health professions field, the program trains students to evaluate, treat, and manage patients with breathing disorders and cardiopulmonary conditions under physician supervision.

Respiratory care programs at this level typically include coursework in cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology, ventilator management, patient assessment, and clinical practice hours. Graduates are generally prepared to pursue the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential and advance toward the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) designation. Jefferson State Community College also offers Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Physical Therapy Assistant, and Emergency Medical Technology/Technician programs. Additional programs at the college include Construction Engineering Technology/Technician and Funeral Service and Mortuary Science at the Birmingham campus.