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

Learn to evaluate, treat and manage the care of patients with cardiopulmonary abnormalities.

Overview

Graduates of this program are extensively trained in medical gas administration, mechanical ventilation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and anaesthesia. A third-year placement includes the Hospital for Sick Children and Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, where students 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
Education
Home care
Research settings
Diagnostic facilities
Specialty laboratories
Obstetrics
Community services

What Your Learn

Anatomy and physiology
Respiratory care procedures
Cardiac function testing
Arterial blood gases
Mechanical ventilation
Pulmonary function testing
Neonatal and pediatrics
Anaesthesia
Home care and rehabilitation

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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 either provide proof of English competency or take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS). You must have a minimum overall band score of 5.5 on IELTS, or a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer scored) or 80 IBT (internet based) to be admitted to a postsecondary program at the college. SPP in India requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0

Curriculum

Semester 1

CMM 125	College Communication I
RTT 103	RT Equipment - Theory and Practice
RTT 104	Applied Science for Respiratory Therapy
RTT 109	Introductory Pathophysiology
CLT 100	Canada's First Peoples
IAP 100	Anatomy and Physiology I

Semester 2

CMM 230	Workplace Communications
RTT 120	Respiratory Care Procedures
RTT 205	Mechanical Ventilation I
RTT 212	Anatomy and Physiology II
HUM 200	Group Dynamics
RTT 165	Transition to Practice

Semester 3

RTT 125	Arterial Blood Gases
RTT 220	Pathophysiology
RTT 235	Cardiac Function Testing
RTT 265	Professional Issues
RTT 270	Pulmonary Function Tesitng
GENED	General Education Elective - Online

Semester 4

RTT 200	Pharmacology
RTT 215	Neonatal and Pediatrics
RTT 225	Mechanical Ventilation II
RTT 240	Neonatal Resuscitation (8 hr workshop)
RTT 248	Anaesthesia
RTT 250	Home Care and Rehabilitation
RTT 290	Case Studies
RTT 379	Pediatric Advanced Life Support ( 2 wks)

Semester 5

RTT 380

Clinical Phase

Semester 6

RTT 385

Clinical Phase

2017-2018 Fees

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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