Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist certificate program at Moraine Valley Community College is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Palos Hills, IL. The program falls within the respiratory care therapy field (CIP 51.0908) and prepares students to assess, treat, and care for patients with respiratory conditions, using ventilators, oxygen therapy equipment, and other pulmonary care technologies in hospital and clinical settings.

Moraine Valley Community College also offers related credentials including certificates in Emergency Medical Technology (EMT Paramedic), Network and System Administration, System/Networking/LAN/WAN Management, Computer and Information Systems Security, Animation/Interactive Technology, and Baking and Pastry Arts. Students in the Respiratory Care Therapy program can expect coursework in cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology, patient assessment, therapeutic procedures, and clinical practice rotations at healthcare facilities in the Palos Hills, IL area.