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USA, Ohio
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1872
Total Students: 20,381 +
Int. Students: 1,577 +
Main Campus Address
2801 Bancroft St, Toledo, OH 43606, United States
Respiratory care is an allied health specialty. Respiratory therapists assist physicians in the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with lung and heart conditions.
If you like options, this is a great career.
UToledo respiratory care students take two years of general courses and health science pre-requisites. They then apply to the professional portion of the program, which includes almost 1,000 hours of clinical experience.
Our focus is on competency-based learning as well as outcomes-based training and education. Our students attend several simulations each year in our cutting-edge simulation center to test their critical-thinking and judgment skills.
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
30 Days
Full-Time
48 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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jan 2024 | Closed | |
jan 2025 | Not Available | |
aug 2024 | Closed |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.
Career Opportunities
The job market continues to be strong for respiratory therapists. UToledo has a 100% job placement rate for recent graduates.
Our graduates work almost exclusively in hospitals. They have been hired by all area hospitals and every children’s hospital in Ohio and at the University of Michigan.
An increasing number of respiratory therapists are now working in:
UToledo graduates also have become educators and program directors at institutions throughout the country.
The exams to become certified or registered respiratory therapists are optional, but most states require at least the certification exam. Many employers also insist on at least one of these credentials.
Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.
It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.
A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):
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