Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist certificate program at Southern Crescent Technical College is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Griffin, GA. The program prepares students to work as respiratory therapists, providing care for patients with breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders in hospital and clinical settings.

This program is part of the respiratory care therapy field under CIP code 51.0908. Southern Crescent Technical College also offers related programs including Electrician, Network and System Administration/Administrator, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, and Carpentry/Carpenter. Students can expect coursework and clinical training in pulmonary function, mechanical ventilation, patient assessment, and the therapeutic techniques required for state licensure and national credentialing.