Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist program at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences awards a two- to four-year certificate and is offered by this private nonprofit institution in Lancaster, PA. The program is part of the respiratory care therapy field (CIP 51.0908) and prepares students to evaluate, treat, and manage patients with respiratory disorders in hospital and clinical environments.

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences also offers programs in Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist and Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist at multiple certificate levels, along with a Health/Health Care Administration/Management associate degree. Students in the Respiratory Care Therapy program can expect coursework in pulmonary function testing, mechanical ventilation, cardiopulmonary anatomy, and patient care, as well as clinical practicum hours.