Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist certificate program at Polk State College is a two-to-four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Winter Haven, FL. The program trains students in respiratory assessment, therapeutic interventions, and the management of patients with cardiopulmonary conditions across acute and long-term care settings.

This program is part of the allied health and respiratory care field (CIP 51.0908). Polk State College also offers programs in Cardiovascular Technology, Emergency Medical Technology, Physical Therapy Assistant, Radiologic Technology, Registered Nursing, and Occupational Therapy Assistant. Students can expect a curriculum combining lecture, laboratory, and supervised clinical practice to meet eligibility requirements for the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.