Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant

Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant is a two- to four-year certificate program offered at Laurel Technical Institute, a private for-profit school in Hermitage, PA. This program is part of the respiratory care therapy field (CIP 51.0812) and trains students in the fundamentals of respiratory therapy assistance and patient care support in clinical settings.

Laurel Technical Institute also offers related programs including Welding Technology/Welder, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, and Medical/Clinical Assistant at the one- to two-year certificate level, as well as an Electrician program at the two- to four-year certificate level. Students pursuing this credential can expect clinical and technical coursework oriented toward entry-level respiratory therapy support roles in healthcare environments.