Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist associate degree program at Middle Georgia State University is offered by this public institution in Macon, GA. Classified within the allied health sciences field (CIP 51.0908), the program prepares students to evaluate, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders, covering respiratory therapy equipment, patient assessment, and cardiopulmonary care in clinical settings.

Middle Georgia State University offers several related programs that complement this degree, including Occupational Therapist Assistant, Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, and Air Traffic Controller. An Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other associate degree is also available. Graduates of the Respiratory Care Therapy program are typically prepared to pursue credentialing through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), including the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) examinations.