Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant

The Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant certificate at Tacoma Community College is a two- to four-year certificate program at this public institution in Tacoma, Washington. The program covers respiratory care techniques, cardiopulmonary anatomy, patient monitoring, and therapeutic procedures to prepare students for roles as respiratory therapy technicians in clinical settings.

This certificate is part of the respiratory care therapy field (CIP 51.0812) and is offered alongside a range of health and technology programs at Tacoma Community College. Related programs at the school include Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller, and Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. Students in Tacoma interested in a healthcare career focused on respiratory and pulmonary care will find this program part of a well-rounded set of clinical and technical credentials at the college.