Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist certificate program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a 2-to-4-year certificate offered by this public institution in Perkinston, MS. The program trains students to evaluate, treat, and manage patients with cardiopulmonary disorders, preparing graduates for entry-level respiratory therapist roles in hospitals and clinical settings.

This program falls within the respiratory care field (CIP 51.0908). Related programs at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College include Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Baking and Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts and Related Services, and Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. Students can expect a curriculum covering mechanical ventilation, oxygen therapy, pulmonary function testing, and patient assessment.