Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist is a certificate program (two to four years) offered at San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova, a private for-profit institution in Rancho Cordova, CA. This program falls within the respiratory therapy field and prepares students to assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders and cardiopulmonary conditions.

Respiratory care programs typically include coursework in pulmonary function testing, mechanical ventilation, patient assessment, and critical care procedures. San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova also offers a related Surgical Technology/Technologist certificate program, providing an additional allied health pathway at the same campus. Graduates are generally prepared to pursue respiratory therapist licensure and employment in hospitals, clinics, and other health care settings.