Major: Respiratory Therapy at Northern Virginia Community College
The Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy is part of the Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist program at Northern Virginia Community College
The curriculum is designed to prepare students to be effective members of the healthcare team in assisting with diagnosis, treatment, management, and preventive care of patients with cardiopulmonary problems. Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to take the entry-level and advanced practitioner examinations leading to certification as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and registration as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
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VCCS Plan Code: | 1810 |
CIP Code: | 51.0908 |
This Major is offered as
- Central Virginia - Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy
- Mountain Empire - Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy Degree
- Northern Virginia - Respiratory Therapy
- Reynolds - Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy Degree
- Tidewater - Associate of Applied Science: Respiratory Therapy