Respiratory Therapy

11050 Olson Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

San Joaquin Valley College

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San Joaquin Valley College is an accredited private junior college committed to the professional success of its students and graduates. Founded in 1977, SJVC has campuses located throughout California–including an Online division and offers a variety of accelerated Certificate and Associate of Science degree programs in the business, medical and technical fields.

Students benefit from a balance of class-room instruction and real-world experience, learning the skills they need to go straight to work in today's competitive job market.

Program Highlights

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, anatomy, and physiology
Computer applications, ethics, and psychology
Pathology, pharmacology, and resuscitation
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.

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

Certifications Earned

Graduates earn an Associate of Science degree and are eligible for state licensure and national credentialing examinations, including Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

Programmatic Accreditation

Programmatic accreditation status varies by campus.

Programs Offered

Health

Respiratory Therapy

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