Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist certificate program at Orange Coast College is a two- to four-year credential offered at this public institution in Costa Mesa, CA. The program trains students in the assessment and treatment of patients with breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders, covering mechanical ventilation, airway management, pulmonary diagnostics, and patient care procedures.

Classified within the respiratory therapy field (CIP 51.0908), this program is one of several technical and health-related offerings at Orange Coast College. Related programs at the school include Photographic and Film/Video Technology, Animation and Interactive Technology, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology, and Building Construction Technology. Graduates are eligible to sit for the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialing examinations and pursue careers in hospitals and pulmonary care settings.