Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist is a two- to four-year certificate program at Texas Southmost College, a public institution located in Brownsville, Texas. Part of the respiratory care therapy field (CIP 51.0908), this program trains students to evaluate, treat, and manage patients with respiratory conditions using diagnostic tests, therapeutic equipment, and clinical protocols in acute care and other healthcare settings.

Texas Southmost College offers a variety of other certificate programs, including Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Building/Property Maintenance, Building/Construction Site Management/Manager, and Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician. Students enrolled in the Respiratory Care Therapy program at Texas Southmost College complete both classroom coursework and supervised clinical hours in preparation for respiratory therapist credentialing.