Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist certificate program at The University of Montana is a two-to-four-year credential offered by this public institution in Missoula, MT. The program falls within the respiratory care field (CIP 51.0908) and prepares students to assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders at the certificate credential level.

The University of Montana also offers related programs including Computer Support Specialist, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, and Carpentry/Carpenter at the certificate level, along with Building Construction Technology/Technician and Welding Technology/Welder as longer-term certificates. Students in the respiratory care program can expect coursework in pulmonary physiology, therapeutic procedures, mechanical ventilation, and patient assessment, along with required clinical practice hours.