Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist certificate program at Volunteer State Community College is a two-to-four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Gallatin, TN. The program is classified under CIP 51.0908 in the respiratory care therapy field and prepares students to assess, treat, and manage patients with breathing disorders under physician supervision.

Volunteer State Community College offers several related certificate programs at the same campus, including Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician, Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, Physical Therapy Assistant, Medical Radiologic Technology/Science, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Students in this program can expect training in cardiopulmonary anatomy, patient assessment, mechanical ventilation, and clinical respiratory procedures consistent with this health professions field.