Program Overview

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Program Overview

The University of Cincinnati offers a comprehensive range of academic programs, including the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy. This program is designed to enhance real-world clinical competence and prepare respiratory therapy professionals for a lasting future in the healthcare industry.

Program Goals

The primary goal of the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Sciences Program is to provide graduates with additional knowledge, skills, and attributes in leadership, management, education, and research. This enables them to meet their current professional goals and prepare them for practice as advanced degree respiratory therapists.

Admission Requirements

The University of Cincinnati has established academic success criteria for first-year applicants to bachelor's degree programs. All students are encouraged to apply, and more information about first-year student admission requirements can be found on the High School Student Admissions webpage.

Program Curriculum

The curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy program emphasizes technical and academic competencies required of a respiratory therapist, as well as the ethics and professionalism outlined by The American Association for Respiratory Care. The program can be completed in as few as 20 months (5 semesters) with flexible, 100 percent online classes.

Career Opportunities

The respiratory therapy industry is constantly growing, and this degree is becoming increasingly important. Respiratory therapists are needed in intensive care units, emergency transport vehicles, labs, outreach agencies, and more. The program provides students with the expertise needed for advanced practice and leadership opportunities, allowing them to make significant contributions to the field and positively affect the future of respiratory care for a variety of patients.

Accreditation

The University of Cincinnati and all regional campuses are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The Respiratory Therapy, Bachelor of Science, University of Cincinnati holds Provisional Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care.

Program Code

The program code for the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy is 35BAC-RSTH-BS-.RSTH-DL.

Related Programs

Related programs can be found in the following interest areas:

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