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Columbus State Community College offers a comprehensive Respiratory Therapist certification program that prepares students for a successful career in healthcare. The program focuses on the complexities of respiratory care and provides in-depth training in anatomy, physiology, and diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. Through a combination of classroom instruction, laboratory work, and clinical rotations, students gain a thorough understanding of the respiratory system and develop the skills to effectively diagnose and treat respiratory conditions. The program also emphasizes practical experience, with students participating in clinical rotations at reputable healthcare facilities. Graduates of the program are well-prepared for the demands of the profession and can pursue a wide range of career opportunities as Registered Respiratory Therapists. If you are passionate about healthcare and want to make a difference in the lives of individuals with respiratory issues, the Respiratory Therapist certification program at Columbus State Community College is the ideal choice for your professional growth and personal satisfaction.

This Registered Respiratory Therapy program is 100% online and is designed as a nontraditional track for individuals who have completed an associate's degree in respiratory care and have already earned the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential granted by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Our courses are taught by full-time faculty who are Registered Respiratory Therapists with advanced degrees and extensive clinical training and experience.

The University of Cincinnati's online Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy program is designed to improve real-world clinical competence while preparing active respiratory therapy professionals for a lasting future in the healthcare industry. The robust and engaging curriculum challenges students, promoting a deeper understanding of advanced healthcare operations, logistics, technology, leadership, ethics, and project management. Delivered by the industry-experienced faculty in the UC College of Allied Health Sciences, the online program advances respiratory therapy practice and research by focusing on current and future industry standards. The end result is a clinician who can make significant contributions to the field while positively affecting the future of respiratory care for a diverse range of patients. Build on your experience, define your practice, and prepare for the future. Develop the expertise needed for advanced practice and leadership opportunities. Interact and network with an industry experienced faculty and healthcare professionals. Earn a bachelor of science in respiratory therapy in as few as 20 months (5 semesters). Continue working while your learn with flexible, 100 percent online classes.

A bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy from MU will help you provide the hands-on care that assists in recovery and management of a wide range of medical conditions. If you hold the NBRC RRT credential or the Canadian equivalent, this may be the degree for you.

Working primarily in hospital settings, respiratory therapists are responsible for an extremely wide range of patients. From the smallest infants to the elderly, from long-term disease to emergencies, respiratory therapists must be prepared for everything. Our program will give you access to expert instruction and the cutting-edge skills you need to advance your career.

This is a degree completion program. Students must have earned an associate degree in respiratory care, hold your RRT from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), and currently licensed to practice to be eligible for admission.