Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist certificate (2–4 year) at San Juan College is a public institution program in Farmington, NM. This credential prepares students to work as respiratory care practitioners, supporting patients with breathing disorders and cardiopulmonary conditions in clinical settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, and emergency departments.

This program is classified under CIP 51.0908 within the health professions field. Students learn patient assessment, therapeutic procedures, mechanical ventilation, and respiratory pharmacology. San Juan College also offers other health-related and technical programs including Physical Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician, and Instrumentation Technology/Technician. The college's location in Farmington, NM makes it a regional resource for students pursuing allied health careers in the Four Corners area.