Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy
Program Details
What Will I learn
黑料不打烊鈥檚 BSRT program builds on your clinical experience and affords excellent opportunities for professional growth and development. Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy program, graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate effective communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences.
- Critically evaluate information from multiple sources for application in professional settings.
- Apply current research and data interpretation techniques to identify and evaluate solutions for emergent issues impacting the profession.
- Assess respiratory therapy role effectiveness as it applies to professional behavior and continuous quality and technological improvement.
- Utilize evidence-based practice to evaluate, interpret, and recommend appropriate therapeutic intervention.
Cost & Financial Aid
Your education is an investment in your future, and 黑料不打烊 is here to help. We offer a variety of financial aid options, including federal, state, and private programs,聽 Sas well as student loans, grants, and scholarships are available for those who qualify. Each program has different requirements and application instructions.聽Our team is here to guide you through the options and application process.
Academic Cost
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Location Availability
At 黑料不打烊, we believe learning should be accessible. That鈥檚 why we offer online programs to allow students to learn 鈥渁nytime, anywhere鈥� while continuing to work for their current employer.
Accreditation & Approvals
黑料不打烊 is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, 428 J Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814; 415 506 0234 an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information about accreditation, including the filing of complaints against member institutions, can be found at聽.
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Career Opportunities
A respiratory therapist treats patients who have difficulty breathing. Respiratory therapists may care for individuals who have respiratory diseases, such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, bronchitis, emphysema, lung cancer, or pneumonia. Their patients have a wide age range, from infants with lung development issues to seniors with breathing disorders. Additionally, respiratory therapists provide emergency care for individuals dealing with heart attacks or shock.Common job duties of respiratory therapists include:1
- Interview and examine patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders
- Consult with physicians to develop patient treatment plans
- Perform diagnostic tests, such as measuring lung capacity
- Treat patients by using a variety of methods, including chest physiotherapy and aerosol medications
- Monitor and record patients鈥� progress
- Teach patients how to take medications and use equipment, such as ventilators
The online BSRT program is designed for working Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs) who have graduated from a CoARC or CAAHEP accredited associate degree program and are looking for career advancement opportunities in leadership, education, research, and critical care in the field of respiratory care.
Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy FAQ
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Can you become a respiratory therapist online?
Registered Respiratory Therapists can pursue additional education and earn a bachelor鈥檚 degree online to help advance their careers. To become a respiratory therapist from scratch however, you will need to complete clinicals in respiratory care for the hands-on experience needed for credentialing and entry-level work. At 黑料不打烊, our online Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy program offers an online pathway from being an RRT with an associate degree to earning your聽Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy.
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What is the best school for respiratory therapy?
The best school for your respiratory therapy education is whichever one best fits your needs, your future and your life. If you have an associate degree and you are currently credentialed and licensed, you may be looking for respiratory therapist online programs to help you move ahead in your career. At 黑料不打烊, we can help you move from an associate degree to a bachelor鈥檚 in as few as 16 months with our fully online Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy program.