Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist is an associate degree program offered by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, a public institution located in San Antonio, Texas. This program is part of the respiratory care therapy field (CIP 51.0908) and prepares students to assess, treat, and manage patients with breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders.

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio also offers a broad range of related programs, including a Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist bachelor's degree, an Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) certificate and associate degree, a Physician Associate/Assistant bachelor's degree, and a Family Practice Nurse/Nursing bachelor's degree. Students in the respiratory therapy associate program can expect clinical and didactic training in mechanical ventilation, pulmonary diagnostics, patient assessment, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.