Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist associate degree program at Missouri State University-Springfield is offered by this public institution in Springfield, MO. The program falls within the allied health and respiratory therapy field (CIP 51.0908) and prepares students for credentialing examinations and entry-level practice as respiratory therapists in clinical settings.

Missouri State University-Springfield also offers related programs including Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician, Engineering/Industrial Management, Physician Associate/Assistant, and Athletic Training/Trainer. Students in the Respiratory Care Therapy program can expect training in mechanical ventilation, airway management, cardiopulmonary assessment, and supervised clinical rotations in hospital settings.