Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist is offered as a two- to four-year certificate program at Tulsa Community College, a public institution located in Tulsa, OK. This program falls within the health sciences field and prepares students for clinical roles in respiratory care, including patient assessment, therapeutic procedures, and cardiopulmonary diagnostics.

In the respiratory therapy field (CIP 51.0908), this certificate provides foundational and applied training aligned with entry-level clinical practice standards. Tulsa Community College also offers related programs in health and technology fields, including Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Electrical/Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, and Air Traffic Controller certificates. Students in this program can expect coursework covering respiratory anatomy, pharmacology, mechanical ventilation, and clinical practicum hours.