Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant

The Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant program at the University of the District of Columbia is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Washington, DC. Within the respiratory therapy field (CIP 51.0812), the program prepares students to assist respiratory therapists in evaluating, treating, and caring for patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders in clinical settings.

The University of the District of Columbia offers several related programs, including Computer Software Technology/Technician, Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician, and Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer, along with an associate-level program in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. These programs highlight the university's diverse applied and health sciences offerings in Washington, DC.