Program Overview

Bachelor of Science In Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory Therapy is an allied health profession devoted to the scientific application of technology in order to assist in the diagnosis, treatment, management and care of patients with cardiopulmonary and associated disorders. In the hospital setting, the respiratory therapist provides care and life support to patients in the emergency room, intensive care units, general hospital areas, and other specialty areas such as rehabilitation. They also provide emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning or shock. They may be employed in non-hospital environments as well. Patients receiving care from a respiratory therapist range in age from the premature infant to geriatrics. The respiratory therapist is also involved in the diagnostic testing of infants, children and adults with underlying medical concerns including disease and sleep disorders.

Program Overview

The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become competent respiratory therapists. The curriculum includes coursework in respiratory therapy, as well as clinical training in hospital and non-hospital settings.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program may be employed in a variety of settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and private practices. They may work in emergency rooms, intensive care units, general hospital areas, and other specialty areas such as rehabilitation. They may also provide emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning or shock.

Colleges

• Basic and Applied Sciences
  • This college may offer courses related to the respiratory therapy program
• Education
  • This college may offer courses related to the respiratory therapy program
• Health Sciences
  • This college may offer courses related to the respiratory therapy program
• Humanities
  • This college may offer courses related to the respiratory therapy program

Admissions

• Undergraduate
  • Admission to the undergraduate program in respiratory therapy may require a high school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate
  • Admission to the graduate program in respiratory therapy may require a bachelor's degree in a related field
• International
  • International students may be eligible for admission to the respiratory therapy program
• Distance Education
  • The program may be offered through distance education, allowing students to complete coursework online.