Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist certificate program at Lamar Institute of Technology is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Beaumont, TX. The program falls within the respiratory care therapy field (CIP 51.0908) and prepares students to assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders under physician direction.

Related programs at Lamar Institute of Technology include Instrumentation Technology/Technician, Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician, Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, Cosmetology, and Lineworker training. Students in the respiratory care program can expect coursework and clinical experience covering pulmonary function, mechanical ventilation, patient assessment, and therapeutic procedures used in hospital and outpatient settings.