The BS in Respiratory Therapy is a completely online program that trains students in all the necessary skills, knowledge and technical expertise required for Respiratory Therapists to advance their careers including management opportunities, graduate school, and specialized clinical practice.
Core Courses: 28 credits, Advanced Courses: 22 credits
All core courses must be completed prior to enrolling in advanced courses
For students who plan to continue on to our MSRT (Master of Science in Respiratory Therapy) program, there is an accelerated option that allows students to take some of their core MSRT courses before they graduate with their BSRT. This allows students to start their graduate degree while still paying the undergraduate rate for classes. For more information, reference the PDF by clicking on the button below.
This course focuses on determinants of the health of individuals and the challenges faced by communities as they work to improve the health of their residents. Students develop plans to maximize the use of community resources to address both acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
This course is designed to improve writing competence as a healthcare leader, clinician or educator. Focus is on the construction, evaluation and organization of written communication in the healthcare setting with an emphasis on Respiratory Therapy. Topics include: written medical documentation; article and proposal writing, using APA style for citations and references; patient education materials; etc. Students also review the basics of clear communication, both written and oral.
The course provides students with an overview of how the healthcare system works in the United States. Specifically, the focus of the course is the role of the respiratory therapist within the healthcare system. The differences between public and private healthcare insurance are evaluated throughout the course. Students gain insight into healthcare from both a clinical and management aspect. The course provides the student with the tools to function more efficiently as part of an integrated healthcare team.
This course develops expertise in the science and art of caregiving from the perspective of the healthcare professional. Students study age-specific care issues, culturally specific caregiving, compassion fatigue, family interaction and family-centered care, and death and dying. Caregiving issues directly related to patients with respiratory disease will be emphasized.
This course focuses on the basics of healthcare management, including budgeting and financial management, data management, managing in clinical settings, and resource utilization. Respiratory Therapy students learn how to assess healthcare information systems and database management systems.
This course provides Respiratory Therapy students with an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of gerontology. Topics include theories of aging, health and illness in later life, diversity and aging, and bio-psycho/social and spiritual aspects of growing old. Respiratory Therapy content includes the biology of aging on lung function and working with older patients with multiple impairments.
Students in this course will learn to communicate with patients regarding their disease state. By developing a detailed knowledge of respiratory disease and treatment options, future practitioners will be prepared to counsel and advise patients on how to deal with their disease through the use of diet, exercise, medication regimes, etc.
This course will focus on the basics of healthcare management, including budgeting and financial management, data management, managing in clinical settings, and resource utilization. Respiratory Therapy students will learn how to assess healthcare information systems and database management systems.
Students review basic statistical models and inference applied to problems in healthcare, with an emphasis on Respiratory Therapy. Students also develop an understanding of research protocols and evaluation, critically analyze research data, and develop skills in interpreting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative research in Respiratory Therapy. Topics include IRBs and clinical trials.
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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