Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist certificate program at Washburn University is a two-to-four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Topeka, Kansas. The program is part of the respiratory care therapy field (CIP 51.0908) and trains students in the assessment, treatment, and care of patients with respiratory disorders under the supervision of physicians.

Washburn University also offers related programs including Physical Therapy Assistant, Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, Health and Medical Administrative Services, Engineering/Industrial Management, and Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians. Students in the Respiratory Care Therapy program can expect coursework and clinical training covering pulmonary function, mechanical ventilation, airway management, and patient care techniques applicable to hospital and clinical settings.