Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant

Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant is a two- to four-year certificate program at Vermont State University, a public institution in Randolph, VT. The program is part of the respiratory therapy field (CIP 51.0812) and trains students to assist licensed respiratory therapists in delivering care to patients with cardiopulmonary conditions in hospital and clinical settings.

Vermont State University also offers programs in related technical and health fields including Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician, Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician, and Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. Students in this program can expect coursework in pulmonary anatomy, oxygen therapy, ventilator management, patient assessment, and clinical practice hours required for entry-level respiratory care roles.