Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist associate degree program at Loma Linda University is offered by this private nonprofit institution located in Loma Linda, CA. This program falls under CIP code 51.0908 in the respiratory care and therapy field, preparing students for licensure and entry-level practice as respiratory therapists in clinical environments.

Loma Linda University offers several related programs, including an associate degree in Health/Health Care Administration/Management, a certificate in Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator, a certificate in Physical Therapy Assistant, and bachelor's degrees in Pathology/Pathologist Assistant and Radiologist Assistant. The respiratory care associate program provides instruction in airway management, mechanical ventilation, pulmonary diagnostics, and patient assessment. Graduates may pursue roles as respiratory therapists in hospitals, intensive care units, and pulmonary rehabilitation settings.