Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist associate degree program at Texas Southern University is offered by this public institution in Houston, TX. The program prepares students for entry-level positions as respiratory therapists, with training in patient assessment, therapeutic procedures, and the management of cardiopulmonary disorders across a range of clinical settings.

This program is part of the respiratory care therapy field (CIP 51.0908). Texas Southern University also offers related associate-level programs in Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Computer Engineering Technology/Technician, Aviation/Airway Management and Operations, and Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians, as well as a bachelor's degree in Health/Health Care Administration/Management. Students can expect a curriculum combining science coursework with clinical practicums leading toward state licensure and national credentialing.