Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant

The Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant certificate program at Salt Lake Community College is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Salt Lake City, UT. The program prepares students to assist respiratory therapists in the evaluation and treatment of patients with breathing disorders in hospital and clinical settings.

Classified under CIP code 51.0812 in the allied health field, this program covers respiratory care procedures, patient monitoring, equipment operation, and relevant anatomy and physiology. Salt Lake Community College also offers other certificate programs including Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician, Recording Arts Technology/Technician, Graphic Communications, Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design, and Funeral Service and Mortuary Science. Graduates are prepared for entry-level support roles within respiratory care departments.