Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist certificate program at Santa Fe College is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Gainesville, FL. Aligned with CIP code 51.0908 in the respiratory care field, the program prepares students to assess and treat patients with breathing disorders under the direction of physicians in hospital and clinical settings.

Santa Fe College offers a broad range of related programs including Biomedical Technology/Technician, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Network and System Administration/Administrator, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician, and Welding Technology/Welder. Students in the Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist program can expect coursework and clinical training in pulmonary function, mechanical ventilation, patient assessment, and therapeutic procedures required for licensure as a respiratory therapist.