Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, a public institution in Galveston, TX, offers an associate degree in Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist under CIP code 51.0908. This program trains students in the assessment and treatment of patients with breathing disorders, preparing graduates for entry-level practice as respiratory therapists.

The university also offers bachelor's degrees in Family Practice Nurse/Nursing, Physician Associate/Assistant, Nursing Administration, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management, as well as an associate degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Students in the Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist associate program can expect coursework and clinical training covering cardiopulmonary anatomy, ventilator management, respiratory pharmacology, and patient assessment techniques.