UToledo students take two years of general courses and health science pre-requisites. They then apply to the professional portion of the program, which includes almost 1,000 hours of clinical experience.
Our focus is on competency-based learning, as well as outcomes-based training and education. Our students attend several simulations each year in our cutting-edge simulation center to test their critical-thinking and judgment skills.
Respiratory Therapy?bachelor's degree highlights:
- Almost 1,000 hours of clinical experience.?Respiratory care students work under the guidance of clinical instructors at The University of Toledo Medical Center and clinics on our Health Science Campus. Students also rotate to regional health-care systems and community hospitals.
- An above-average pass rate on national exam.?93% of UToledo respiratory care students pass the national credentialing exam each year. That?s 30% higher than the national average. Graduates must pass this exam to become licensed and practice respiratory therapy in Ohio and all other states except Alaska.
- Degree completion track.?Are you already a registered respiratory therapist with an associate?s degree? Earn your bachelor?s in two years. Our professional support courses cover many health-care issues relevant to the practicing professional. Choose a specialization to enhance your career.
- Expert faculty.?All faculty members are nationally registered respiratory therapists with advanced degrees and extensive clinical experience. Program director Jerome Sullivan, PhD, RRT, is a Fellow of the American Association for Respiratory Care and president of the International Council for Respiratory Care.
Caree opportunities:
The job market continues to be strong for respiratory therapists. UT has a 100% job placement rate for recent graduates.
Our graduates work almost exclusively in hospitals. They have been hired by all area hospitals and every children?s hospital in Ohio and at the University of Michigan.
An increasing number of respiratory therapists are now working in:
- Skilled nursing facilities
- Physicians' offices
- Home-health agencies
- Specialized care hospitals
- Medical-equipment supply companies
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