Respiratory Therapy, RRT to BSRT Completion Major

Degree Type: Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy

The RRT to BSRT Completion Program is designed for individuals who have graduated from a CoARC accredited institution with associate degree in Respiratory Therapy and have passed the NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) examination. Because the student is required to be a Registered Respiratory Therapist before being accepted into the program, up to 18 semester hours of block credit will be granted for the RRT credential that will go toward the BSRT degree. All students must meet the University of Mary upper division requirement that requires students to take 44 hours of 300-400 level course work for the B.S.R.T. degree.

Admission Requirements

To gain admission in the RRT to BSRT respiratory therapy program, a student must hold an Associate of Science (or equivalent) in Respiratory Therapy from a CoARC accredited institution of higher education. Students must also hold the RRT credential and have a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher, with a GPA of 2.75 or higher in the respiratory therapy courses transferred in.

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the program will

• Demonstrate proficiency in interpreting physical exam findings, cardiopulmonary monitoring data, laboratory data, and diagnostic imaging information
• Demonstrate problem solving and critical thinking skills as consultants to physicians and other healthcare personnel in developing cardiopulmonary care strategies
• Demonstrate proficiency in establishing an evidence base for best practice through research and the critique and interpretation of the professional scientific literature
• Demonstrate knowledge of the ethical obligations and responsibilities of healthcare professionals and institutions
• Demonstrate knowledge of the legal, social and economic environments in which the healthcare institutions function
• Demonstrate effective cross-cultural and interdisciplinary human interaction skills in the healthcare setting and the broader community
• Demonstrate knowledge of current issues and trends in healthcare, including public policy, access and reimbursement issues
• Demonstrate proficiency in oral and written Communication
• Educate patients and the general public in matters of cardiopulmonary health and chronic disease management
• Demonstrate leadership abilities as a member of the healthcare team