Walnut,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Associate's Degree
The Respiratory Therapy Program, accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (COARC), prepares students to become skilled Respiratory Therapists.
This field focuses on applying technical expertise with deep knowledge of cardiopulmonary function and identifying pathological disorders that impair proper breathing.
Under physician supervision, therapists administer pressurized medical gases like oxygen and air mixtures through specialized equipment to treat compromised respiratory systems.