Respiratory Therapy

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. Respiratory Therapists are important members of modern healthcare teams.

Diploma or Degree (It is your option!)

TRU's program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation for Respiratory Therapy Education [COARTE].  Although all students are admitted into the RT diploma program, there are two completion options.  Option one, is a 3 year Diploma stream, while option two is a 4 year dual Diploma/Degree stream.  Students declare interest to enter into the Diploma/Degree stream during year one of the program.  The dual Diploma/Degree stream allows successful students to graduate with both a 3 year RT diploma and a 4 year Bachelor of Health Science Degree within a four year period.  There are a limited number of seats in this stream.  Admission into the dual stream is selective.  The selection process will be made available to all first year students during the first semester of the program. 

Bachelor of Science graduates have the ability to complete the diploma program in two years.  The accelerated access (fast-track) process allows for direct entry into the second year of the program for graduates with a Bachelor of Science degree.  Interested individuals with an Associated Degree in Science may contact the program coordinator to discuss their options for entrance into the program.  A series of distance study courses need to be completed prior to commencement of year two.  For more information on the fast-track process please go to fast-track information page.