Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist program at Tennessee State University is an associate degree program at this public institution in Nashville, TN. The curriculum covers cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology, respiratory therapy procedures, mechanical ventilation, patient assessment, and the clinical competencies required for entry into the respiratory care profession.

This program is part of the respiratory care therapy field (CIP 51.0908). Tennessee State University offers several related associate programs including Health Information/Medical Records Administration, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Registered Nursing, and Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology, along with a bachelor's degree pathway in Registered Nursing for students seeking advanced credentials.