SJVC’s Respiratory Therapy program prepares you to be a member of an elite health care team that evaluates, treats and manages patients with respiratory illnesses and other cardiopulmonary disorders. In addition to performing respiratory care procedures, respiratory therapists are involved in clinical decision-making and patient education.
Learn
Microbiology, chemistry, and anatomy and physiology
Computer applications, ethics and psychology
Pathology, pharmacology and resuscitation
Mechanical ventilation of adults, pediatrics, and newborns
Hemodynamics, physical assessment and oxygen delivery
Monitoring, radiography and airway management
Students receive over 900 hours of extensive clinical practice in hospitals and clinics to gain real world experience.
Applicants must meet the technical standards to be considered for the Respiratory Therapy program.
Career Opportunities
Well-trained respiratory therapists are in tremendous demand in such areas as acute care hospitals, durable medical equipment companies, sub-acute facilities, home care agencies, physicians’ offices, or managed care organizations; as well as specialized areas, such as sleep labs and pulmonary function labs. Some position opportunities include:
Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT)
Neonatal-Pediatric Specialist (NPS)
Clinical Educator/Clinical Specialist
Pulmonary Rehabilitation/Asthma Specialist
Biomedical/Research/Sales
Locations
SJVC's Respiratory Therapy courses are available in four locations across California. This includes Rancho Cordova up north, Visalia and Bakersfield near Central California, and Rancho Cucamonga in the south. With these four locations spread across California it is easy to find a SJVC branch offering Respiratory Therapy classes near you.
Certifications Earned
Graduates earn an Associate of Science degree and are eligible for state licensure and national credentialing examinations, including the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials. The Respiratory Care Board publishes institutional pass rate information.
Programmatic Accreditation
The Respiratory Therapy programs on the Rancho Cordova, Bakersfield, Visalia and Rancho Cucamonga campuses have been granted continuing accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), 1248 Harwood Road, Bedford TX 76021, 1817283.2835; http://www.coarc.com. The Respiratory Therapy program on the Temecula campus of San Joaquin Valley College holds a Letter of Review from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com ), Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care 1248 Harwood Road, Bedford, Texas 76021-4244, (817) 283-2835.
If you're interested in learning respiratory therapy, contact SJVC today for more information. You can get in touch with us through the form above the map on the right, or by calling our toll free number 866-544-7898.
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