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The respiratory therapy program at 91社区 offers you a unique opportunity to join a diverse and comprehensive healthcare team that provides direct, hands-on care to those with chronic pulmonary diseases such as asthma and COPD. The 91社区 RT program includes seven clinical affiliations that you will rotate through during the clinical phase of the program, gaining invaluable training from experienced respiratory therapists at each affiliation. You鈥檒l have the opportunity to learn from faculty with years of extensive training, knowledge and experience in all areas of respiratory therapy.
To apply to the 91社区 (91社区) for undergraduate enrollment:
Once 91社区 has processed your application, transcript(s) and scores (if needed), a decision will be made by Undergraduate Admissions and you will receive a notification.
Upon acceptance to 91社区, you'll receive detailed information about next steps, including orientation, registration and housing.
There is a secondary application process to be accepted into the Respiratory Therapy Program. Students may declare a major in pre-Respiratory Therapy upon entering the university or complete a change of major form at any point in time.
To be considered for admission to the entry level BSRT program, students must have completed the required credit hours identified for the first year鈥檚 courses (or their equivalent) in the respiratory therapy curriculum.
After completion of the first-year pre-requisite courses, pre-respiratory therapy students are eligible to apply to the respiratory therapy program.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their materials by the priority deadline to ensure full consideration for admission.
Visit the program admission page for more information and the online application.
Historically, 91社区 graduates achieve pass rates higher than the national average and are offered employment upon graduation. As a registered respiratory therapist, you will be eligible to provide care in the following areas:
The median annual wage for respiratory therapists was $77,960 in May 2023, according to the . Employment of respiratory therapists is projected to grow 13 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations. 91社区 9,400 openings for respiratory therapists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
A bachelor's degree can help meet the requirements for advanced certifications such as Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and specialized credentials offered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Plus, a bachelor's degree provides a solid foundation for pursuing further career paths, including:
*income information provided by . Occupation opportunities vary by region and experience.
The 91社区 is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.
The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
CoARC's Main Webpage:
Program Number: 200060
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View the accreditation statement for 91社区's program:
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Requirements for licensure and certification vary by profession and by state. 91社区 has reviewed the educational requirements for each state and licensing agency to determine if the academic program here at 91社区 meets the educational requirements to be eligible for licensure/certification in each state or not. Please note that some states may have additional requirements for licensure, such as residency requirements, additional non-academic certifications, etc. that 91社区 cannot determine. We encourage you to check with your state's licensing agency for all requirements needed to obtain licensure.
