Quick Facts
Total Credits
Includes maximum transfer credits, general education and core courses.
Respiratory Care Core Courses
Study relevant respiratory care topics in our core curriculum.
Course Length
Complete your degree faster with 8-week classes.
Advance Your Respiratory Therapy Career with a Bachelor’s Degree
The challenges and opportunities in respiratory therapy must be met with the latest knowledge and therapeutic techniques, along with compassionate, patient care. Gain the skills to be a moral and competent healthcare leader with the Carlow University Respiratory Therapy Degree Completion Program.
The 100 percent online degree program is offered in an asynchronous format designed to provide flexibility as you excel in your current position. No fieldwork is required for the Carlow degree completion program.
If you’re a registered or certified respiratory therapist who has graduated from an accredited associate degree program, our online respiratory therapy completion program can help you pursue management and leadership positions in the field. Many schools only accept an RRT credential for admission, leaving out thousands of certified respiratory therapists who want to pursue leadership opportunities through a bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy. At Carlow, we accept both RRT and CRT credentials awarded from accredited respiratory therapy programs.
Carlow’s curriculum provides the management skills needed for upward career mobility and results in a bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy. Our responsive faculty guide students through the program, focusing on advanced respiratory care techniques and compassionate patient care. In as few as 18 months, you can graduate with a bachelor’s degree. You’ll be ready to deliver safe, high-quality patient care and prepared to take on advanced roles in the field.
Advance Your Respiratory Therapy Career
Growth
The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 18,400 new respiratory therapy jobs will be added to the field between 2021 and 2031.
/Year
The national average salary for a director of respiratory therapy is $118,901 in the United States, according to Glassdoor findings in January 2022.
Core Courses
Course | Credit Hours |
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Medical Ethics and Legal Principles in Respiratory Care | 3 Credit Hours |
Enhanced Theories in Respiratory Care | 3 Credit Hours |
Research and Evidence-Based Medicine in Respiratory Care | 3 Credit Hours |
Patient Safety and Quality Improvement in Respiratory Care | 3 Credit Hours |
Advanced Respiratory Care Pathophysiology | 3 Credit Hours |
Advanced Respiratory Care Pharmacology | 3 Credit Hours |
Education in Respiratory Care | 3 Credit Hours |
Leadership and Management Issues in Respiratory Care | 3 Credit Hours |
Respiratory Care Practice in Acute and Alternative Settings | 3 Credit Hours |
Respiratory Care Project/Portfolio | 3 Credit Hours |
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About Carlow University
Carlow is a private, co-educational, Catholic university located in the heart of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1929, Carlow’s curricula and partnerships reflect its strong commitment to social justice, along with ethical, forward-thinking and responsible leadership and service to the community. Rooted in its Catholic identity and embodying the heritage and values of the Sisters of Mercy, Carlow offers educational opportunities for a diverse community of learners. Transformational coursework and experiences at Carlow empower learners to excel in their chosen work as compassionate, responsible leaders in the creation of a just and merciful world.