Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist certificate program at Midland College is a two-to-four-year credential offered by this public institution in Midland, TX. This program is part of the respiratory care field and trains students to evaluate, treat, and manage patients with breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders in clinical settings.

Under CIP code 51.0908, coursework typically includes respiratory anatomy and physiology, mechanical ventilation, patient assessment, and therapeutic procedures. Midland College also offers a range of other programs, including certificates in Diesel Mechanics Technology, Electromechanical Engineering Technology, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology, System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management, and Cosmetology. Students completing this program are prepared for entry-level positions in hospitals, pulmonary clinics, and long-term care facilities, and may be eligible for respiratory therapist credentialing.