Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist is a two- to four-year certificate program offered at Pueblo Community College, a public institution in Pueblo, CO. The program covers respiratory care principles including airway management, therapeutic procedures, cardiopulmonary diagnostics, and clinical practice in hospital and care facility environments.

This certificate program falls within the allied health field under CIP code 51.0908 and provides an alternative credential pathway to the associate degree in the same field available at the college. Pueblo Community College also offers programs in Cosmetology, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology, and Machine Shop Technology. Students completing this certificate are prepared for entry-level respiratory care positions and may pursue state licensure.