Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist certificate program at Springfield Technical Community College is a two- to four-year credential offered at this public institution in Springfield, Massachusetts. The program provides training in respiratory assessment, therapeutic techniques, and cardiopulmonary care within the health professions and related clinical sciences field under CIP code 51.0908.

Springfield Technical Community College also offers programs in Recording Arts Technology, Animation and Interactive Technology, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Civil Engineering Technologies, and Laser and Optical Technology. Students in the respiratory care program can expect a curriculum that combines didactic coursework with clinical rotations in hospital settings, covering areas such as mechanical ventilation, pulmonary rehabilitation, and neonatal/pediatric respiratory care, preparing them for licensure as respiratory therapists.