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The Respiratory Therapy program at San Joaquin Valley College will prepare you to become part of a specialized team of health-care professionals. In that role, you will evaluate, treat and monitor patients who have certain respiratory conditions or other types of cardio-pulmonary disorders. Once you complete your training, you will also participate in patient education and clinical decision-making in diagnosing and treating patients.

Eligibility

To be accepted into SJVC's unique respiratory therapy program, you must meet our established technical standards, and once admitted, you will participate in more than 900 hours of practice in area clinics and hospitals. This will provide you with an impressive amount of real-world experience.

Careers in Respiratory Therapy

Today, there is great demand for qualified respiratory therapists in sub-acute facilities, acute-care hospitals, home-care agencies, managed-care organizations, doctors' offices and medical equipment companies. In addition, specialized areas include pulmonary function laboratories and sleep laboratories.

Our respiratory therapy program is available at the following locations throughout California:

• Rancho Cordova (in the north)
• Bakersfield and Visalia (in central California)
• Rancho Cucamonga (in the south)

After Completion of your Respiratory Therapy Program

When you complete your training at one of SJVC's campuses, you will receive an Associate of Science (AS) degree, and you will also be eligible for national credentialing and California licensure examinations. These include becoming qualified as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).Contact SJVC Today Our classes are conducted on a year-round basis to meet our student's individual needs for competing in today's tight job market. Flexible hours can be scheduled in the morning, afternoon or evening for those who are employed, and you will benefit from our unique combination of classroom instruction and practical, on-the-job experience. If you are interested in pursuing a career in respiratory therapy, please call SJVC's toll-free number, 866-544-7898, or fill out the form on this page.