Respiratory Therapy
3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Placement opportunities including hospitals, community care and sleep labs.
Overview
Upcoming Intake: Fall 2023: College Drive – North Bay
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 Accreditation Canada.
The program and the profession involve working in an interactive team-based approach. The Respiratory Therapist works in an area of moderate to high physical and psychological demands and requires a regular demand on sensory attention, as work activities require a need for sustained concentration.
The clinical practicum, year three, involves rotations in various clinical settings such as: wards, intensive care, pulmonary and cardiac diagnostics, pediatric/neonatal care, operating rooms and community care for a maximum of 34 weeks. Students must be prepared to relocate for completion of clinical practicum as most of the placement assignments are outside of the North Bay area. All costs associated with clinical practicum, such as travel, parking and relocation/accommodations are the responsibility of the student. Students should expect to do combinations of 8-10 and 12-hour shifts inclusive of days, evenings, nights and weekends.
Admissions Requirements
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.
View current English Language Proficiency Requirements.
Curriculum
Curriculum
Semester 1
| CMM125 | College Communication |
| GENED | General Education Elective- Online (RT Sem 1) |
| IAP100 | Anatomy & Physiology I |
| RTT103 | RT Equipment - Theory & Practice |
| RTT104 | Applied Science for RT |
| RTT109 | Medical Terminology and Infection Control |
Semester 2
| CMM230 | Workplace Communications |
| HUM200 | Group Dynamics |
| RTT120 | Respiratory Care Procedures |
| RTT165 | Transition to Practice |
| RTT205 | Mechanical Ventilation I |
| RTT212 | Anatomy & Physiology II |
Semester 3
| GENED | General Education Elective - Online (RT Sem 3) |
| RTT125 | Arterial Blood Gases |
| RTT220 | Pathophysiology |
| RTT235 | Cardiac Function Testing |
| RTT265 | Research in Practice |
| RTT270 | Pulmonary Function Testing |
Semester 4
| RTT200 | Pharmacology |
| RTT215 | Neonatal & Pediatrics |
| RTT225 | Mechanical Ventilation II |
| RTT240 | Neonatal Resuscitation |
| RTT248 | Anaesthesia |
| RTT250 | Respiratory Practice in Community Care |
| RTT290 | Case Studies |
| RTT379 | Pediatric Critical Care |
Semester 5
| RTT380 | Clinical Phase |
Semester 6
| RTT385 | Clinical Phase |
Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees
2023-24 – 3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma
College Drive Campus – Domestic| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2720.24 | $1320.38 | - | - | $4040.62 |
| 2 | $2720.24 | $1165.38 | - | - | $3885.62 |
| 3 | $2720.24 | $1165.38 | $110 | - | $3995.62 |
2023-24 – 3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma
College Drive Campus – International| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $14807.18 | $1900.38 | - | - | $16707.56 |
| 2 | $14807.18 | $1745.38 | - | - | $16552.56 |
| 3 | $14807.18 | $1745.38 | $110 | - | $16662.56 |
What You Need
What You Need
Mandatory Non-Academic Requirements for Placement:
Work-Integrated Learning (also called Placement, Field Placement, Practicum, Clinical Placement, etc.) provides students with rich and meaningful experiences wherein they have the opportunity to apply and extend the learning they gain from the classroom in real-word contexts. View placement requirements here.
Textbooks:
Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.
Technology/Devices:
Canadore College has implemented Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to enhance your learning experience in and out of the classroom while ensuring flexibility in learning.
To learn more about BYOD and to find out what is required for your program, please visit https://www.canadorecollege.ca/BYOD
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
Certification/Accreditation
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Graduates of the program, who intend to practice, must write the national certification exam. The exam is conducted by the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care (CBRC).
Graduates, who intend to practice in Ontario, must apply for registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO).
Within the program, students have the opportunity to become certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support through clinical placement.
Learning Outcomes
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.
Further Your Education
Further Your Education
There are many options available to students who already have some postsecondary education.
Whether you are looking to study at Canadore from another school, continue your education at Canadore, or looking to pursue further education elsewhere, we can help find the right path for you!
Whether you want to Transfer TO Canadore, Transfer WITHIN Canadore, or prepare to Transfer FROM Canadore, we've got you covered!
Learn more about Credit Transfer and Pathway opportunities here.