Respiratory Care

Degrees Offered

Degrees Offered:

Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care

Location:  Klamath Falls 

 

What is Respiratory Care?

Registered respiratory therapist are physician extenders who, under medical direction, administer cardiopulmonary care, evaluate and assess pulmonary patients, and administer medications and diagnostic tests when appropriate.  Their duties involve the use of many of the latest advances in medical arts, sciences and technology.  Graduates are employed in hospitals, physian's offices, rehabilitation facilities, home-care agencies and health care promotion centers as caregivers, managers and educators. 

About the Program

Admission to the Respiratory Care program requires successful completion of a year of prerequisite coursework prior to admission into the program. 

The bachelor of science degree program prepares respiratory care students for entry into the respiratory care profession and eligibility for the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) certificate examination (CRT) and registry examinations (RRT).  Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate is eligible to apply for examination and state licensure. 

The Respiratory Care program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Respiratory Care (CoARC).  Inquiries regarding accreditation should be directed to The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), 1248 Harwood Rd., Bedford, TX 76021, (800)874-5615.  You may visit their website at CoARC.

Degree Completion Program in Respiratory Care

OIT also makes available the Bachelor of Science degree in Respiratory Care for individuals who have passed the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) examination and wish to pursue the bachelor's degree.  Each prospective student's academic credits will be evaluated to determine acceptability of the non-professional coursework and the sequencing of the profressional cousrees.  Click here for more information on this option.