Bachelor of Science (RRT to BSRT)
Respiratory Therapy (RRT to BSRT) – Bachelor of Science – St. Louis College of Health Careers
While holding a bachelor degree has not traditionally been required to serve as a Respiratory Therapist, you will find that you stand out as a far more attractive candidate to potential employers if you do have one. In fact, many managers of hospitals and medical centers believe that a bachelor degree will become mandatory in the near future as demand grows for highly qualified Respiratory Therapists.
St. Louis College of Health Careers offers a comprehensive Bachelor of Science for Respiratory Therapy (RRT-BSRT) degree program that can be completed entirely online. This allows eligible Respiratory Therapists the chance to build marketable skills while working actively in their field. Students who elect for an RRT to BSRT path can vastly expand their range of available opportunities to work in management, clinical leadership, research and education.
Program Goal
The goal of the program is to provide graduates of entry into respiratory care professional practice degree programs with additional knowledge, skills, and attributes in leadership, management, education, research, and/or advanced clinical practice that will enable them to meet their current professional goals and prepare them for practice as advanced degree respiratory therapists.
Online Completion Program
SLCHC combines applied learning and personalized attention to help you acquire knowledge of the techniques and trends you need to succeed in today’s professional environment. With our convenient online format, you can immerse yourself in coursework that includes interactive seminars, online quizzes, discussion boards and active learning research from the convenience of your home, office or anywhere you have an internet connection.
Your projects and assignments will cover a range of topics, including:
- Neonatal care
- Pediatric care
- Advanced mechanical ventilation
- Critical care medicine
Additionally, you will become well-versed in the nuances of the economic, managerial, legal and ethical considerations that are present in your field.
Committed to Your Success
Candidates entering our Bachelor of Science program do so with the goal of enhancing and challenging their prior experience and education to raise their abilities in preparation for higher-level roles in the field of Respiratory Therapy. At SLCHC, we are committed to meeting your dedication with our own, supporting you every step along the way to gaining an advanced understanding of administration management, advanced clinical leadership, education and research.
Why is a Bachelor Degree Important?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has projected the field of Respiratory Therapy to grow by 19% in the next 5 years. In order to meet this ballooning demand for skilled medical professionals, the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) has set forth a recommendation that the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) raise the standard for all accredited programs to offer a baccalaureate degree in Respiratory Therapy by 2020. SLCHC is devoted to producing BSRT graduates of exceptional skill and versatility, so they may carve out a prosperous niche within a rapidly expanding industry.
Graduate Opportunities
The breadth of training offered in our RT degree program prepares graduates for a career in a variety of settings, including:
- Pediatric hospitals
- Rehabilitation centers
- Physician offices
- Pulmonary function laboratories
- Home medical care companies
- Ground and air medical ambulance transport services
- Sleep study centers
- Neonatal intensive care units
| Course # | Course | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG300 | Writing as a Professional | 60 | 4 |
| RC310 | Infectious Disease | 60 | 4 |
| RC320 | Advanced Neonatal/Pediatric Care | 60 | 4 |
| HC310 | Emergency Preparedness for Health Professionals | 60 | 4 |
| RC330 | Current Events and Topics in Respiratory Care | 60 | 4 |
| HC430 | Ethical and Legal Perspectives in Health Care | 60 | 4 |
| RC340 | Critical Care Monitoring | 60 | 4 |
| HC410 | Health Care Policy, Finance and Management | 60 | 4 |
| MTH310 | Statistics | 60 | 4 |
| RC420 | Advanced Mechanical Ventilation Modes and Graphics | 60 | 4 |
| RC410 | Health Care Research | 60 | 4 |
Electives (As needed to reach 120 credit hours)
| Course # | Course | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| RC430 | Advanced Pulmonary Function Testing | 45 | 3 |
| ECO300 | Health Care Economics | 45 | 3 |
Program Accreditations
The St. Louis College of Health Careers #510002 Respiratory Therapy Bachelor of Science program at the County campus located at 1297 N Hwy Dr. Fenton, MO 63026 is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com).
Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
264 Precision Blvd.
Telford, TN 37690
(817) 283-2835
Click on CoARC logo to access Programmatic Outcomes Data.
CoARC accredits respiratory therapy education programs in the United States. To achieve this end, it utilizes an ‘outcomes based’ process. Programmatic outcomes are performance indicators that reflect the extent to which the educational goals of the program are achieved and by which program effectiveness is documented.
CoARC Home Page: https://coarc.com
