CIP Code 51.0812 - Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant

CIP 2020 · 6-digit program · National Center for Education Statistics

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CIP 2020 6-digit program. Official National Center for Education Statistics classification.

Key facts for CIP 51.0812

Code
51.0812
Level
6-digit program, CIP 2020
Official title
Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant
STEM
No
IPEDS
Valid for completions reporting

Definition

National Center for Education Statistics, CIP 2020.

A program that prepares individuals to administer general respiratory care procedures under the supervision of respiratory therapists in a variety of clinical settings. Includes instruction in patient data collection and monitoring, airway management, installation of nebulizers and other respiratory assistance devices, application and monitoring of breathing gases, equipment operation and maintenance, safety and sanitation procedures, and applicable regulations.

Where CIP 51.0812 sits in the hierarchy

2-digit series 51 Health Professions and Related Programs 4-digit series Direct parent 51.08 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
6-digit program Current 51.0812 Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant

Related programs in 51.08

14 official

Other 6-digit programs in this 4-digit series.

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Using CIP 51.0812

What is CIP Code 51.0812?

CIP Code 51.0812 is the CIP 2020 6-digit program Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant.

Is CIP Code 51.0812 a STEM-designated program?

No. CIP Code 51.0812 is not on the DHS STEM designated degree program list used on this site.

Sources for CIP 51.0812

  • Official classification source National Center for Education Statistics. Classification of Instructional Programs, CIP 2020. NCES CIP 2020
  • Occupation crosswalk NCES and BLS CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk.

Published by SICCODE.com. The title, definition, examples, and cross-references are the NCES CIP 2020 text. STEM marks use the DHS STEM designated degree program list, archived July 12, 2023.