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What They Do
Respiratory therapists evaluate and treat patients with cardiopulmonary disorders and are actively involved in health promotion and disease prevention. They care for all sorts of patients -- from the premature infant to the extremely old -- and practice in a variety of settings, ranging from patients' homes to the highest level of critical care units.
Respiratory therapy departments are located mainly in hospitals. Respiratory therapists also work in nursing care facilities, in home health care, at clinics and for companies that provide medical equipment.
Duration of Training
Four years (including prerequisite courses). All classes are during the day, Monday - Friday. Most clinical rotations are 12 hours, 7 am to 7:30 pm.
Three central Indiana universities have joined IU Health in a consortium to offer a bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy. Students complete all prerequisites at their home university and then come together for two years of professional courses at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. They will remain enrolled in and receive their degree from their home university.
Application Deadline
January 1
Program Start Date
August
Cost
Regular college tuition, which varies depending on the affiliated university.
Prerequisites
Two years of college-level prerequisite courses
Application/Contact Information
Interested applicants must apply to the program through one of the affiliated universities. Admission to the university does not guarantee acceptance to the professional studies phase of the program. For more information please contact the appropriate university.
For specific questions about the program curriculum, contact the respiratory therapy program director, Linda Van Scoder, EdD, RRT, at 317.962.8475.
Program Accreditation
The Indiana Respiratory Education Consortium, which grants a baccalaureate degree along with Indiana University, Ball State University, or the University of Indianapolis, is located in Indianapolis. It is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com).
Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
1248 Harwood Road
Bedford, TX 76021-4244
817.283.2835
Outcome data for the program can be found at http://www.coarc.com/47.html.