Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist certificate program at Lake Superior College is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Duluth, MN. The program is part of the respiratory care field (CIP 51.0908) and trains students in the assessment and treatment of patients with breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders, including the use of ventilators, oxygen therapy, and pulmonary function testing in hospital and clinical environments.

Lake Superior College also offers programs in Physical Therapy Assistant, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Network and System Administration/Administrator, and Electrician. Students completing this respiratory care certificate at Lake Superior College are typically prepared to sit for the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialing examinations required for professional practice as a respiratory therapist in Minnesota and beyond.