Respiratory Therapy Program in Los Angeles

ACC’s Respiratory Therapy program helps prepare you to administer life-saving care, manage equipment and assist patients with respiratory conditions, all while honing your problem-solving and communication skills. Earn your associate degree through online coursework, hands-on training and field-based learning.

ACC’s respiratory therapy school in Los Angeles helps students develop the qualifications they need to excel as a respiratory therapist. With one-on-one support and industry-current equipment such as mechanical generators, our LA Respiratory Therapy program sets graduates up for success.

ACC Faculty - Los Angeles Respiratory Therapy Program

Attend an respiratory therapy school in Los Angeles with accomplished faculty who are invested in your professional development.

Jeff Rutherford, MEd., RCP, RRT

Program Director, Los Angeles Respiratory Therapy Program

Jeff is a veteran respiratory care practitioner with extensive leadership and managerial experience in the education and healthcare sector. In his role as Program Director at ACC, Jeff participates in curriculum development and coordination, determining teaching assignments using a blended instructional approach, selecting program faculty, and more. Jeff is an active American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC) and California Society of Respiratory Care (CSRC) member. He regularly attends conferences to keep abreast of current educational strategies, techniques and clinical practice trends.