This powerful truth is at the heart of everything a Respiratory Therapist (RT) does. Are you a compassionate person who wants to make a real difference? Do you want a secure, respected career in a field that is growing every day? At PCC, we prepare you to be the person who helps patients take their next breath.
When you join our program, you aren’t just a student—you’re a future healthcare leader.
We combine science with hands-on care. You will learn how to identify and treat heart and lung conditions for patients of all ages—from tiny infants to the elderly.
After graduation, you’ll be ready to take the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) exam, the key to starting your career in the U.S.
Are you already a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)? The healthcare field is evolving, and there is a growing need for leaders with advanced degrees.
PCC offers a fully online Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree advancement. This program is designed for working professionals who want to move into management, education, or research without hitting "pause" on their current job.
BAS Admission Requirements:
Respiratory therapy is a specialty that opens doors everywhere. Our graduates find rewarding, high-paying jobs in:
The licensure requirements for Respiratory Therapy may differ between all 50 states
and U.S. territories.
Pueblo Community College (PCC) recommends each student visit Respiratory Therapist State Licensure to identify the program requirements for each state in which you plan to live and practice.
PCC can only guarantee that the requirements for the state of Colorado are met with our program.
Colorado Respiratory Therapy Licensure
PCC has not determined if the Respiratory Therapy meets applicable state requirements for the following states and territories: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.