School of Health, Human Care and Wellness

Respiratory Therapy

3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma

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Code: 040301
Type: Full-Time
Intake: September Start
Campus: College Drive Campus

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Code: 040301
Type: Full-Time
Intake: September Start
Campus: College Drive Campus

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Respiratory Therapy

Placement opportunities including hospitals, community care and sleep labs.

Overview

Learn to evaluate, treat and manage the care of patients with cardiopulmonary abnormalities. Respiratory therapists are an integral part of the health care team providing ventilation and airway management, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen therapy, and assisting with high-risk births and anesthesia in the operating room. The third-year placement includes the Hospital for Sick Children and Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, allows students to gain practical experience in neonatal and pediatric settings. Graduates enter this in-demand, lifesaving field and find employment in a variety of dynamic settings.

Your Future Career

Hospitals
Diagnostic labs
Community clinics
Home care
Education and research

What Your Learn

Anatomy and physiology
Pathophysiology and pharmacology
Patient assessment
Airway and ventilation management
Invasive vascular procedures
Cardiac and pulmonary diagnostics

The program has been designed to meet the core and clinical competencies of the Respiratory Therapy Entry to Practice National Competency Framework. These competencies are acquired through didactic and laboratory learning, clinical simulation and clinical practicum. The curriculum focuses on the development of assessment, analysis and critical thinking skills, which are integral to the role of a Respiratory Therapist. The program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Respiratory Therapy Education (CoARTE).

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Admissions Requirements

OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U, any Gr 12 Math (C) or (U), Chemistry: Gr 11 or 12 (C) or (U), (SCH 3U, SCH 4U, SCH 4C); Physics: Gr11 or 12 (C) or (U), (SPH 3U, SPH 4U, SPH 4C)

If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency. You must have a minimum overall band score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0, on the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or equivalent accepted English language proficiency test to be admitted to a postsecondary program at the college. Notwithstanding the above, the English proficiency standards required to obtain Study Permits and Temporary Resident Visas from Canadian Embassies vary around the world. The higher English language proficiency standard will apply.

Curriculum

Semester 1

CMM125	College Communication I
RTT103	RT Equipment - Theory & Practice
RTT104	Applied Science for RT
RTT109	Introductory Pathophysiology
CLT100	Canada's First Peoples
IAP100	Anatomy & Physiology I

Semester 2

CMM230	Workplace Communications
RTT120	Respiratory Care Procedures
RTT205	Mechanical Ventilation I
RTT212	Anatomy & Physiology II
HUM200	Group Dynamics
RTT165	Transition to Practice

Semester 3

RTT125	Arterial Blood Gases
RTT220	Pathophysiology
RTT235	Cardiac Function Testing
RTT265	Research in Practice
RTT270	Pulmonary Function Testing
GENED	General Education Elective - Online

Semester 4

RTT200	Pharmacology
RTT215	Neonatal & Pediatrics
RTT225	Mechanical Ventilation II
RTT240	Neonatal Resuscitation (8 hr workshop)
RTT248	Anaesthesia
RTT250	Home Care & Rehabilitation
RTT290	Case Studies
RTT379	Pediatric Advanced Life Support (2 wks)

Semester 5

RTT380	Clinical Phase
RTT385	Clinical Phase

Tuition Fees

2019-2020 – 3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma

College Drive Campus – Domestic

Year	Tuition	Ancillary Fees	Material Fee	Trip Fee	Total
1	$2720.24	$1046.72 - 1186.72	$30	-	$3936.96
2	$2720.24	$911.72 - 1051.72	-	-	$3771.96
3	$2720.24	$911.72 - 1051.72	-	-	$3771.96

2019-2020 – 3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma

College Drive Campus – International

Year	Tuition	Ancillary Fees	Material Fee	Trip Fee	Total
1	$12422.97	$1696.72 - 1773.72	$30	-	$14226.69
2	$12422.97	$1561.72 - 1638.72	-	-	$14061.69
3	$12422.97	$1561.72 - 1638.72	-	-	$14061.69

What You Need - Recommended

Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.

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You will also need:

Scrub Top / Lab Coat - apx. $35.00
Lab Kit - apx. $20.00
Stethoscope - apx. $115.00
Name Tag - apx. $10.00-15.00

Certification/Accreditation

Ontario College Advanced Diploma

Upon graduating, students can write the national registry exam with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists to become a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Within the program, students become certified in Neonatal Resuscitation and also have the opportunity to become certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support through clinical placement.

Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.

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