Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist certificate program at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Cumberland, KY. The program is situated within the respiratory care therapy field (CIP 51.0908) and prepares students to assess, treat, and care for patients with respiratory conditions, working alongside physicians and nurses in hospital and clinical settings.

Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College also offers related programs including Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Carpentry/Carpenter, Electrician, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Machine Shop Technology/Assistant certificates. The respiratory therapy program typically leads to eligibility for the Therapist Multiple-Choice (TMC) examination administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), which is required for credentialing as a registered respiratory therapist.