Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist certificate program at Southern Maine Community College is a two- to four-year credential offered at this public institution in South Portland, Maine. Classified under CIP code 51.0908 in the allied health sciences field, the program prepares students for careers as respiratory therapists, covering cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology, mechanical ventilation, therapeutic procedures, and patient assessment in acute and long-term care settings.

Southern Maine Community College also offers related programs at the same campus, including Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects; Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance; Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician; Electrician; and Plumbing Technology/Plumber. Students pursuing health careers at Southern Maine Community College may also explore the nursing, surgical technology, and radiologic technology programs available at the South Portland campus.