Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist is an associate degree program at Liberty University, a private nonprofit institution located in Lynchburg, VA. This program is part of the respiratory care therapy field (CIP 51.0908) and prepares students for careers as respiratory therapists in hospitals, clinics, and other health care settings.

Liberty University also offers related programs including associate degrees in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse and Athletic Training/Trainer, and bachelor's degrees in Health/Health Care Administration/Management and Engineering/Industrial Management. Students in the Respiratory Care Therapy program can expect coursework in pulmonary anatomy, diagnostic procedures, mechanical ventilation, patient assessment, and clinical rotations preparing them for national credentialing examinations.