Respiratory Therapy Thompson Rivers University

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.