Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist program at Southwestern Community College in Sylva, NC awards a two- to four-year certificate at this public institution. Classified under the respiratory care therapy CIP field (51.0908), the program trains students in respiratory assessment, therapeutic procedures, ventilator management, and patient care in clinical environments to prepare for roles as respiratory therapists.

Southwestern Community College offers several allied health and vocational programs alongside respiratory care, including Physical Therapy Assistant, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Radiologic Technology, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, and Cosmetology/Cosmetologist certificates. Students in this program at the western North Carolina campus can expect clinical training components that align with requirements for respiratory therapy credentialing and employment in hospitals and healthcare facilities.