Respiratory Therapy, B.S, Degree Advancement Program
Program Details
- Location
- Akron Campus
- Level
- undergraduate
- Degree/Program Type
- Bachelor of Science / major
- Format
- online,In-person
- Course Info
- Curriculum Guide
- College
- Health and Human Sciences, College of (Dean's Office)
- School/Department
- School of Allied Health
Program Contact
- Stacia Biddle PhD, RRT
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Associate Professor, Program Director
330-972-7906
Overview
Respiratory Therapists assess, treat and care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. Primary responsibilities include initiation of and monitoring of therapeutic procedures, administering medications, maintaining patient records, selecting, assembling, operating and maintaining cardiopulmonary life-sustaining equipment.
Admissions Requirements
This program is only open to those who already have earned an associate degree in Respiratory Therapy and are credentialed Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs) through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Students should apply to UA as transfer students.
Career Outcomes
Respiratory Therapists care for neonatal, pediatric and adult patients from birth to the final stage of life, and may be employed by acute-care hospitals, clinics, long-term acute care facilities, physician offices, pulmonary rehabilitation centers, home-care agencies, sleep-labs, medical device sales companies, as well as participate in intra-facility critical care ground and air transport at some hospitals.
Earning your bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy expands your career opportunities beyond bedside care—opening doors to leadership, education, and specialized clinical roles while increasing your earning potential.
Alternative Paths to a Bachelor’s Degree
Students who do not yet hold an active license to practice Respiratory Therapy may apply to the traditional program at any time.
Admission is considered for AAS graduates with at least 60 credit hours from a Respiratory Care program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). Students must also hold an active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential in good standing from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Students must earn the last 30 credit hours from The University of Akron to be considered for graduation from the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy program.
