UC’s Bachelor’s in Respiratory Therapy degree prepares professional Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs) and Certified Respiratory Therapists (CRTs) with additional knowledge, skills, and attributes in leadership management, education, and research. A bachelor’s degree in RT will help you advance your career and position you for a master’s degree.
*Associate in Respiratory Care (or therapy) required for admission.
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This program is ideal for professionals who want to expand their knowledge, take on leadership roles, or position themselves for career growth in healthcare.
A bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy can open doors to supervisory positions, specialized clinical roles, and opportunities in education or healthcare administration. With a fully online format, this program allows you to balance your education with your professional responsibilities while gaining advanced expertise in patient care, disease management, and leadership in respiratory therapy.
The United States is currently witnessing a boom in demand for knowledgeable respiratory therapists as the amount of people suffering from lung disease grows. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the rate of employment for respiratory therapists is expected to grow 13% from 2022 to 2032 — much faster than the overall average for all industries.
The University of Cincinnati is meeting the growing need for advanced respiratory care professionals by offering a complete educational pathway that begins with this program. The bachelor’s in respiratory therapy is designed so that you can continue working while gaining the advanced knowledge and skills needed to optimize patient care, navigate evolving healthcare policies, and lead respiratory therapy teams.
Once you’ve completed your bachelor’s, the Master of Science in Respiratory Therapy offers a clear next step and equips you for higher-level roles in education, management, or clinical leadership.
*CoARC Accreditation: The Respiratory Therapy, 500015, Bachelor of Science, University of Cincinnati holds Provisional Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com). This status signifies that a program with an Approval of Intent has demonstrated sufficient compliance with the Standards through submission of an acceptable Provisional Accreditation Self Study Report (PSSR) and any other documentation required by the CoARC, as well as satisfactory completion of an initial on-site visit.
The goal of the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Sciences Program is to provide graduates of entry into respiratory care professional practice degree programs with additional knowledge, skills, and attributes in leadership, management, education, and research that will enable them to meet their current professional goals and prepare them for practice as advanced degree respiratory therapists.
CoARC accredits respiratory therapy education programs in the United States. To achieve this end, it utilizes an ‘outcomes-based process. Programmatic outcomes are performance indicators that reflect the extent to which the educational goals of the program are achieved and by which program effectiveness is documented.
To learn more, click here: https://coarc.com/students/programmatic-outcomes-data/
The program’s coursework and experiences emphasize the technical and academic competencies required of a respiratory therapist as well as the ethic and professionalism outlined by The American Association for Respiratory Care.
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“The flexibility of the program allows me to get a degree while on active military duty.”
Yes. The vast majority of our students work throughout their time in their academic program. It is important to assess course load and financial aid to understand how to balance school and work.
If possible, students may cut down on their work hours during a clinical portion of a program.
No. your degree will be conferred by the University of Cincinnati, which will also be reflected on your transcripts and degree.
Yes. Many of our students qualify for some type of financial aid.
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