Graduate in 2 years in this accelerated program that prepares you to become a healthcare professional specializing in treating problems related to respiratory, cardiac, and pulmonary diseases.
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Program Code
RT
Delivery
Hybrid
Credential
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
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Domestic Availability
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Program Code
RT
Delivery
Hybrid
Credential
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Academic School
Location
Program Contact
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Canadian StudentsView Curriculum
The demand for Respiratory Therapists will continue to grow as Ontario - population increases and ages. This program will prepare you with knowledge, skills, and clinical judgement to deliver optimal cardio-respiratory care to diverse patients and clients in a range of practice settings including acute care and community environments. You will be part of the inter-professional healthcare team dedicated to cardio-respiratory health and well-being.
The highly interactive and practical program will train you to assess, plan, implement and evaluate safe, therapeutic cardio-respiratory interventions. You will discover how to establish therapeutic relationships and communicate in a culturally sensitive manner with patients and their families.
Your learning environment will include interdisciplinary lab spaces, our state-of-the-art simulation centre with high tech/high touch technologies and specialized equipment to prepare you for a rewarding career. In the last two semesters you will complete two field placements of 420 hours each to give you the experience you need to graduate job-ready.
This new program is undergoing accreditation with Accreditation Canada enabling the graduates to write the Canadian Board for Respiratory Care (CBRC) national certification examinations to become members the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO).
Respiratory therapists have career opportunities to work independently and collaboratively with a range of health professionals in a variety of practice settings, such as
Graduates may also find employment opportunities within private businesses or in independent practice requiring specific cardiorespiratory knowledge and skills. Employment earnings for respiratory therapists are high in Ontario with an average of more than $75K in.
If you are 19 years of age or older before classes start, and you do not possess an OSSD, you can write the Skillsmarker to assess your eligibility for admission. Additional testing or academic upgrading may be necessary to meet specific course requirements for this program.
This program is currently "Registered" for accreditation with Accreditation Canada/EQual. "Registered" status serves as an important demonstration of our commitment to providing quality education in alignment with accreditation and regulatory requirements. "Registered" status is not an accreditation status, nor does it guarantee any eventual accreditation. If you require additional information regarding our "Registered" accreditation status and endeavors and/or any potential implications this may have on your future abilities to practice as a healthcare professional, we encourage you to reach out to Shelley Nevills, Respiratory Therapy Program Coordinator.
Semesters 4, 5 and 6 have the following non-academic requirements;
Students applying to Respiratory Therapy must meet the following requirements:
You may be able to use credits obtained at Fleming College to continue your postsecondary education in pursuit of a degree. The articulation and credit transfer agreements with our partner institutions are summarized here.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
Visit the Ontario Tech University website for further articulation and program information.
Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
Visit the Ontario Tech University website for further articulation and program information.
Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
See the official articulation agreement.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
Visit the Seneca College website for further articulation and program information.
Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
See the official articulation agreement.
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