Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist program at Victor Valley College in Victorville, CA is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public community college. The program falls within the respiratory care therapy field (CIP 51.0908) and prepares students for clinical roles assisting patients with breathing disorders in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities.

Victor Valley College offers a range of career and technical programs alongside Respiratory Care. Related offerings at the school include Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD, Architectural Engineering Technologies, Drafting and Design Technology, and Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management. Students in the Respiratory Care program can expect training in airway management, mechanical ventilation, pulmonary diagnostics, and patient care skills, leading toward eligibility for the national credentialing exams administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.