Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist is a two- to four-year certificate program at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque, a private for-profit institution located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The program trains students to evaluate and treat patients with breathing disorders and cardiopulmonary conditions in hospital and clinical settings.

This program is part of the allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions field (CIP 51.0908). Related programs at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque include Pharmacy Technician/Assistant; Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer; Health/Health Care Administration/Management; Medical/Clinical Assistant; and Physical Therapy Assistant. Students can expect coursework and clinical training covering respiratory therapy equipment, patient assessment, mechanical ventilation, and the management of conditions such as asthma, COPD, and pneumonia.