Respiratory therapists (RTs) are highly skilled health care professionals who help people with their breathing. RTs care for patients by evaluating treating and maintaining heart and lung function. They treat all age groups from newborns to the elderly.
Where do Respiratory Therapists work?
Respiratory therapists work in a variety of hospital and/or community settings:
How do I become a Respiratory Therapist?
The School of Health Sciences offers a four year Bachelor of Health Science (BHSc) degree program which includes theory and practice. Students will take core professional development courses with a concentration on respiratory therapy specific skills. A diploma option is possible after completion of Year 3. The program curriculum offers the necessary competencies to challenge the national certification examination administered by the Canadian Board for Respiratory Care (CBRC).
Examples of Courses in the Program:
Planlanan Eylül 2024
Carleton Campus
5981 University Avenue,
HALIFAX,
Nova Scotia (NS),
B3H 4R2, Canada
To be considered for admission High School applicants require grade 12 academic English Math Chemistry and one of Biology or Physics with no mark below 70% in each of these courses and an overall minimum average of 75%. Post secondary applicants require a minimum GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.30 scale) with no grade lower than C in prerequisite courses.
English language requirement:
The application deadline for September entry is February 15 2021.
Seçtiğiniz bölüme bağlı olarak farklı IELTS koşulları olabilir.