Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist certificate program at Northern Virginia Community College is a 2-to-4-year credential offered at this public institution in Annandale, VA. The program is classified within the respiratory care therapy field (CIP 51.0908) and prepares students to assess, treat, and provide care for patients with breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders under physician direction in hospital and clinical settings.

Northern Virginia Community College provides a range of related health programs at this Annandale campus, including Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physical Therapy Assistant at the same 2-to-4-year certificate level, as well as Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician at the same level. Shorter credentials are also available in Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology and Audiovisual Communications Technologies. Students interested in allied health careers will find several program pathways available at NOVA.