Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist certificate program (2 to 4 years) at Ozarks Technical Community College is offered by this public institution in Springfield, MO. Aligned with CIP code 51.0908 in the respiratory care field, this program prepares students to assess and treat patients with breathing disorders under physician supervision. Graduates may be eligible for the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential and the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) examination through the National Board for Respiratory Care.

Ozarks Technical Community College supports this respiratory care certificate alongside a range of career and technical programs. Related programs at the school include Physical Therapy Assistant (certificate, 2 to 4 years), Communications Technology/Technician at both certificate levels, Graphic Communications General (certificate, 2 to 4 years), and Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (certificate, 2 to 4 years). Students can expect training in cardiopulmonary anatomy, mechanical ventilation, patient assessment, and clinical rotations in the respiratory care field.