The AAS in Respiratory Therapy is a stepping stone to the BS degree. Students accepted into the program will automatically matriculate into the BS program after successful completion of the 3rd semester of core Respiratory Therapy courses.
Obtaining the AAS from UVU does not allow students to sit for the NBRC board exams.
The BSRT includes five semesters of course study after completion of the first two years of undergraduate curriculum. The program is designed to provide students with educational and clinical competence by emphasizing advanced clinical knowledge, critical thinking, and versatility. Students are engaged in the theoretical, practical, and clinical aspects of adult, pediatric, and neonatal respiratory care. They gain a well-rounded and in-depth knowledge base of respiratory clinical science and its application in health care.
This program is designed for professionals who have completed an AAS degree and are RRT from an accredited body other than UVU. Many organizations continue to set higher standards for respiratory therapists. Earning this degree will ensure you have the right training and education to meet the demands of the growing healthcare industry and promote leadership in respiratory care. Learn more.
Work effectively as a team member with physicians, nurses, therapists and patients as an integral part of the medical community.
Make correct interventional medical decisions based on assessment of patient needs and diagnosis within the scope of therapist driven protocols.
Comply with the ethical and legal parameters of HIPAA in the use and disclosure patients’ health information.
