how many years of school to be a respiratory therapist?
Most colleges that offer programs in Respiratory Care are Community Colleges. However, there are several four year colleges now starting to offer four year degrees in Respiratory Care. I'm a Respiratory Therapist who graduated from a four year college. In my education, I was taught that a four year program is designed to prepare prospective therapists for the advanced level of Respiratory Therapy. A two year degree allows one to enter the field entry level. As a Respiratory Therapist (RT), you have different credentials awarded by the NBRC (National Board of Respiratory Care).