Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist is an associate degree program offered at Palm Beach State College, a public institution in Lake Worth, FL. This program is part of the allied health and respiratory care field and prepares students for entry-level practice as respiratory therapists working in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings.

In the respiratory care therapy field, an associate degree is the standard credential for eligibility to sit for national credentialing exams. Palm Beach State College also offers a certificate-level Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist program, along with related programs such as Registered Nursing, Surgical Technology/Technologist, Network and System Administration, and Information Technology Project Management. Students can expect coursework in cardiopulmonary anatomy, patient assessment, mechanical ventilation, and clinical rotations.