Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist certificate program at Northern Oklahoma College is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Tonkawa, OK. Under CIP code 51.0908 in the health professions field, the program prepares students to assess, treat, and care for patients with respiratory disorders, covering topics such as airway management, mechanical ventilation, pulmonary diagnostics, and patient care across clinical settings.

Northern Oklahoma College also offers related programs including Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician, Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Students in the respiratory care therapy program can expect a combination of didactic coursework and supervised clinical practice in hospitals and healthcare facilities, with preparation for the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialing examinations.