Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy

East Tennessee State University

USA,Tennessee

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 29,558/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 35

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USA, Tennessee

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1911

Total Students: 14,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1276 Gilbreath Dr, Johnson City, TN 37614, United States

Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy

Program Overview

The Respiratory Therapist applies scientific knowledge and theory to practical clinical problems of respiratory care. Respiratory Therapists are qualified to assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities. The Respiratory Therapist may be required to exercise considerable independent clinical judgment, under the supervision of a physician in the treatment of patients with respiratory dysfunction. The Respiratory Care Practitioner may perform the following respiratory care modalities: advanced airway management, pediatric and neonatal critical care, hemodynamic monitoring, metabolic cart studies, cardiopulmonary stress testing, and other advanced procedures.

Upon successful completion of the requirements for the Respiratory Therapy degree, students are eligible to apply for admission to sit for two examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Candidates are required to pass the Certified Respiratory Therapist entry-level examination as a prerequisite to the clinical simulation advanced practitioner examination to become a Registered Respiratory Therapist