Canada

Respiratory Therapy

Canada

Thompson Rivers University

Kamloops, Canada

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About Course


Key information
Duration
: 3 Year
Study Type
: Full Time
Tuition fees
: 6.00 CAD / Per Year
Exam Accepted
: IELTS 6.0/9 | TOEFL 80/120 | PTE 60/90
Exam Intake
: Sep
Conditional Scholarship
: NA
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  • Respiratory Therapy Diploma

  • Begin an exciting, high-demand career in health care with a Respiratory Therapy (RT) diploma.

    With four program options to choose from, you can complete your RT diploma in two to three years or choose to advance your education with dual credentials in respiratory therapy and a Bachelor of Health Science or a Master of Education.

    Learn the latest in respiratory care theory and gain the active, hands-on laboratory learning required to succeed as a respiratory therapist, the only allied health profession with curriculum and clinical practice in critical and community care.

  • Why pursue a Respiratory Therapy Diploma at TRU?

  • TRU is a national leader in respiratory therapy education and the only university in BC to offer a diploma in Respiratory Therapy (RT).
  • TRU’s RT diploma is accredited by Accreditation Canada, which is the national accrediting body.
  • The fast-track option allows Bachelor of Science graduates to enter the second year of the RT diploma, leaving only two years to graduation.
  • What will I learn?

    You will prepare for an exciting and rewarding career as a respiratory therapist (RT)—a licensed health-care professional specializing in cardiopulmonary care. You will practise the clinical skills necessary to gain the specialized medical expertise and understand the advanced practice required to become a successful RT.

  • Learn the latest in respiratory care theory.
  • Take an active, hands-on approach to learning in the laboratory and simulation lab.
  • Engage in an 11-month clinical hospital internship.
  • Learn to apply life-saving skills to people in need.
  • Register to write the National RT Certification Examination in respiratory therapy in January or July after graduating from the program.
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  • The dual credential option means students will complete an RT diploma and Bachelor of Health Science degree in just four years.
  • Students in the fast-track stream can complete their RT diploma and Master of Education (MEd) simultaneously. With both an RT Diploma and MEd, you will not only have the professional requirements to become a respiratory therapist but also to become an educational leader or researcher in areas such as education, health care, private industry and government.
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  • Careers

    Respiratory therapy is an allied health profession devoted to the scientific application of technology in order to assist in the diagnosis, treatment, management and care of patients with cardiopulmonary and associated disorders.

Entry Requirement


  • Applicant must be high school passed.

Application Process


  • Thompson Rivers University Canada is a mid-sized public university with an enrollment of 20000+ students in on-campus and online programs. The top 10 Nations of international origin enrolled at Thompson Rivers University include India with a 50% student composition. The university offers 140 programs on campus and 60 programs online.

  • Thompson Rivers University opens applications for Fall, Spring, or Summer sessions.
  • Applicants need to upload the supporting documents while making the online application.
  • A GMAT score is not required, but applicants might be asked to submit a GMAT score.
  • A GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.33 or local equivalent is required.
  • 975,000 USD worth of tri-council funding for research by students and faculty.
  • 2.5 million USD worth of scholarships, bursaries, and awards for students are given every year.
  • Accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
  • Students must be at least 17 years old at the time of applying to the university
  • All inbound and outbound international exchanges, as well as all international field schools, have been canceled for the fall term owing to Covid-19.
  • Students can apply online for admisison to Thompson River University by signing up for an EducationPlannerBC account or via offline mode by downloading an application form. The completed application form can then be sent to Enrolment Services office.

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