Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist is a 2-to-4-year certificate program at Kansas City Kansas Community College, a public institution in Kansas City, KS. The program falls within the allied health and medical assisting services field (CIP 51.0908) and prepares students to assess, treat, and care for patients with respiratory conditions through clinical instruction and hands-on practice.

Students at Kansas City Kansas Community College can also consider related programs such as Physical Therapy Assistant, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Recording Arts Technology/Technician, and Computer Engineering Technology/Technician. Graduates of the respiratory care program are typically prepared to sit for credentialing exams and pursue positions in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities.