Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist certificate at Platt College-Los Angeles is a two-to-four-year credential in the respiratory care field (CIP 51.0908). Platt College-Los Angeles is a private for-profit institution located in Alhambra, CA. This program trains students in pulmonary function testing, mechanical ventilation, respiratory therapy procedures, and patient assessment skills needed to work as respiratory therapists in hospital and clinical settings.

Platt College-Los Angeles also offers a Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist associate degree for students seeking a higher-level credential in the same field. Additional programs at the Alhambra campus include Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, and Computer and Information Systems Security. Prospective students should carefully review program costs, outcomes, and accreditation status at this private for-profit institution before applying.