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RESPIRATORY THERAPY ONLINE RRT TO BSRT COMPLETION

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Program Introduction

Elevate your career in respiratory therapy online with our Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (BSRT) program, tailored for professionals who hold an AAS degree from an accredited body other than UVU and are Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT). Our flexible RRT to BSRT degree advancement program empowers you to design an advanced education plan that aligns with your work, family, and personal commitments.

  • Customized Learning Journey: Create a personalized educational pathway that respects your schedule and commitments, allowing you to balance work, family, and personal life with your academic goals.
  • Prepared for Future Success: Earning your BS Respiratory Therapy degree online ensures you are well-prepared for current and future healthcare standards. This degree equips you with the necessary training and education to meet the evolving demands of the growing healthcare industry and become a leader in respiratory care.
  • Advanced Clinical Competence: Develop enhanced clinical knowledge, critical thinking skills, and versatility in respiratory care. Engage with theoretical, practical, and clinical aspects of adult, pediatric, and neonatal respiratory care, broadening your expertise.
  • Comprehensive Knowledge Base: Gain a deep understanding of respiratory clinical science and its application in healthcare. Exhibit awareness of the interconnected nature and complexities of healthcare systems and their influence on individuals, local communities, and the nation.

Will the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (BSRT) program meet the educational requirements for the professional credential in the state or US territory I might choose to live during or after completing your UVU degree?

Visit the UVU Professional Licensure website to learn more!

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the UVU BSRT-DA, a student must have one of the following:

  1. An Associate of Science Degree in Respiratory Therapy from a regionally or nationally accredited institution OR
  2. An Associate of Applied Science Degree in Respiratory Therapy from a regionally or nationally accredited institution*

AND

  • Earned RRT credential (verified on the NBRC database)

*Students who have earned an Associate of Applied Science degree or a degree from a nationally accredited institution may need to complete general education courses as required by Utah Valley University to satisfy the requirements for a Bachelor of Science at UVU.

Students who have met these requirements will only need to complete the 21 credits of respiratory therapy core courses and 9 credits of electives (and/or general education courses).

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Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Work effectively as a team member with physicians, nurses, therapists, and patients as an integral part of the medical community.
  2. Make correct interventional medical decisions based on assessment of patient needs and diagnosis within the scope of therapist-driven protocols
  3. Comply with the ethical and legal parameters of HIPAA in the use and disclosure of patients' health information.

Program Curriculum for BSRT-DA

Credit Hours

Course Title
2

RESP 3210

Cardiopulmonary and Renal Anatomy and Physiology II
2

RESP 3270

Adult Critical Care
2

RESP 3280

Extended Roles for Respiratory Therapists
3

RESP 3430

Healthcare Education and Disease Management
3

RESP 4610

Advanced Patient Assessment
2

RESP 4640

Respiratory Therapy Capstone
3

RESP 4800

Respiratory Therapy Seminar
3

RESP 4610

Advanced Patient Assessment
3

RESP 4890

Respiratory Therapy Management and Research
1

RESP 4940

Special Topics in Respiratory Therapy
9

Electives and/or general education courses

Total Credit hours

30

What is My Tuition?

UVU Online provides incredible value wherever you are!

Out-of-state: Non-resident students living outside of Utah who are enrolled in a fully online certificate, associate, and bachelor program pay a flat rate of $260 per credit hour.** International students do not qualify for the $260 per credit hour flat rate.

In-state: A student residing in the state of Utah pays UVU's tuition and fees.*

Financial Aid & Scholarships You may qualify for federal grants and loans by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Additionally, more than 250 scholarship options are available!*

*Refer to UVU tuition tables for resident and non-resident tuition and fees.

**Flat rate for non-residents living outside Utah. Excludes Aviation and Emergency Services.

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