Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist program at UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Cranford, NJ. The program prepares students to evaluate, treat, and manage patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders in hospital and clinical settings.

This program falls within the respiratory care field (CIP 51.0908) and is one of several health and engineering-related certificate programs at UCNJ Union College. Related programs at the school include Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician, Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. The curriculum typically includes respiratory physiology, mechanical ventilation, arterial blood gas analysis, and supervised clinical practice.