Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist certificate program at Newman University is a two- to four-year credential offered by this private nonprofit institution in Wichita, KS. The program prepares students to work as respiratory therapists, providing evaluation and treatment for patients with breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders.

This program falls under the respiratory care therapy field (CIP 51.0908). Newman University's health sciences offerings include several related programs, such as Occupational Therapist Assistant, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at the associate level, Nurse Anesthetist at the bachelor's level, and Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist. Students in the respiratory therapy program can expect clinical rotations and coursework covering cardiopulmonary assessment, therapeutic techniques, and patient care protocols.