Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist program at Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus is an associate degree offered by this private nonprofit institution in San Juan, PR. The program prepares students for careers as respiratory therapists, with training in cardiopulmonary assessment, mechanical ventilation, airway management, and respiratory treatment procedures.

This program falls under CIP code 51.0908 in the health professions field, within the allied health professions area. Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus also offers related programs including Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant at both certificate levels, and Surgical Technology/Technologist. Students can expect clinical rotations alongside classroom instruction, preparing them for the Certified Respiratory Therapist and Registered Respiratory Therapist credentialing exams.