Overview
Throughout the Respiratory Therapy course from Thompson Rivers University you'll learn the latest in respiratory care theory and gain the active, hands-on laboratory learning required to succeed as a respiratory therapist, the only allied health profession with curriculum and clinical practice in critical and community care.
You will prepare for an exciting and rewarding career as a respiratory therapist (RT)—a licensed health-care professional specializing in cardiopulmonary care. You will practise the clinical skills necessary to gain the specialized medical expertise and understand the advanced practice required to become a successful RT.
- Learn the latest in respiratory care theory.
- Take an active, hands-on approach to learning in the laboratory and simulation lab.
- Engage in an 11-month clinical hospital internship.
- Learn to apply life-saving skills to people in need.
Register to write the National RT Certification Examination in respiratory therapy in January or July after graduating from the program.
Career opportunities:
Pursuing a career in respiratory therapy opens a world of possibility in health care. It is a high-demand field, and RTs are urgently needed in Canada and abroad to treat, manage and care for patients with cardiopulmonary and other breathing disorders. RTs directly impact the lives of the youngest to the most senior patients in various health care settings.
RTs work in various hospital and clinical settings, including:
- Such as emergency departments and adult, pediatric and/or neonatal intensive care units.
- Operating rooms.
- Various hospital wards.
- Diagnostic departments such as pulmonary function labs and bronchoscopy.
- Out-patient clinics.
- In the community in areas such as home care, obstructive sleep apnea clinics, asthma/respiratory education, and pulmonary rehab clinics.
- Marketing and sales of respiratory equipment.
- Policy and research.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
Respiratory Pathophysiology
Anaesthesia
Perinatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care
Application of Mechanical Ventilation
Chronic Disease Management
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Kamloops, Canada
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
The minimum educational requirements—obtained within the last five years—must be met in order to be accepted into the program or specific stream.
Seats for high school applicants can be limited. One to two years of post-secondary education in a bachelor of science program is recommended for successful admission.
Educational requirements- B.C. Grade 12 Graduation with a C+ minimum average or equivalent
- Foundations of Mathematics 12 or Pre-calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a minimum C+
- Chemistry 12 (or equivalent) with a C+ minimum grade
- Anatomy and Physiology 12 (or equivalent) with a C+ minimum grade
- English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 with a minimum of 73% (or equivalent)
- Physics 11 (or equivalent) with a C+ minimum
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Applies to youNon-residents3494 CAD / year≈ 3494 CAD / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents3494 CAD / year≈ 3494 CAD / year
Additional Details
Fees for 4 courses per semester.
Living costs
Kamloops
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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