RESPIRATORY THERAPY ONLINE RRT TO BSRT COMPLETION

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Program Description

Advance your career with UVU’s online Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (BSRT) program. Tailored for Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) holding an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree from an accredited institution (other than UVU), this flexible RRT to BSRT degree advancement program empowers you to design an education plan that fits your professional and personal commitments.

  • Flexible and Personalized Learning: Our online respiratory therapy program allows you to create a customized educational pathway. Balance your academic goals with your work, family, and personal life, making career advancement more accessible than ever.
  • Career-Ready Skills in Respiratory Therapy: By earning your BSRT degree online, you’ll gain the skills needed to meet the evolving standards of the healthcare industry. Our program prepares you to become a leader in respiratory care, equipped to address the growing demand for highly skilled professionals in the field.
  • Advanced Clinical Expertise: Enhance your clinical knowledge and critical thinking skills in adult, pediatric, and neonatal respiratory care. The program’s comprehensive curriculum blends theoretical knowledge, practical training, and clinical experiences to increase your versatility and competence in healthcare settings.
  • In-Depth Understanding of Healthcare Systems: Build a strong foundation in respiratory clinical science while exploring the complexities of healthcare systems. Learn how respiratory therapy impacts patients, local communities, and public health on a national level, preparing you to make a meaningful difference.

What You'll Learn

By the time you graduate, you’ll be better equipped to:

  • Make Informed Medical Decisions: Assess patient needs and diagnoses accurately to make sound interventional decisions, adhering to therapist-driven protocols that enhance patient outcomes.
  • Uphold Ethical and Legal Standards: Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations by responsibly using and disclosing patients' health information while maintaining confidentiality and ethical integrity.
  • Collaborate as a Healthcare Team Member: Work effectively alongside physicians, nurses, therapists, and patients as an integral part of the medical community, fostering a collaborative and patient-centered approach to respiratory care.

Gain the skills and knowledge you need to become a leader in respiratory therapy and advance your career with UVU’s flexible online BSRT program!

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Respiratory Therapy Careers

  • Employment of respiratory therapists is projected to grow 23 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations.
  • Treat people with health challenges affecting the heart and lungs such as asthma, emphysema, pneumonia, cardiovascular disorders, and trauma.

Median Salary $78,000

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2023 wage data external site and 2022-2032 employment projections external site. “Projected growth” represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2022-2032). “Projected job openings” represent openings due to growth and replacement.

Is the UVU Online BSRT Program Right for You?

Are you wondering whether our Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (BSRT) program meets the educational requirements for professional credentials in your state or U.S. territory? Visit the UVU Professional Licensure website for up-to-date information.

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Accreditation:

The Utah Valley University Respiratory Therapy Completion Program - Online, CoARC program number 510027, Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy degree, holds Provisional Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care.

CoARC accredits respiratory therapy education programs in the United States. To achieve this end, it utilizes an 'outcome based' process. Programmatic outcomes are performance indicators that reflect the extent to which the educational goals of the program are achieved and by which program effectiveness is documented.

Below is a link to the CoARC website, which provides outcome data to all its accredited programs:

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What is My Tuition?

UVU Online provides a top-quality education for in-state and out-of-state students:

 
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I am an undergraduate student residing WITHIN the state of Utah

Fully online undergraduate students residing within the state of Utah while attending classes pay the same tuition rates as students attending in-person classes, as determined by their residency designation.

 
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I am an undergraduate student residing OUTSIDE of the state of Utah

Fully online undergraduate students residing outside of the state of Utah while attending classes pay a flat tuition rate of $270 per credit.

(Must be residing within the United States. Non U.S. citizens residing internationally do not qualify for the flat tuition rate.)

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