Overview
Program Code
MICH RS111
Credential Earned
Advanced Diploma
Program Type
Full-Time
Program Length
3 Years, Full-Time
Program Delivery
Hybrid
Application Method
OCAS
OSAP Eligibility
Yes
About the Profession
Respiratory Therapists are a vital part of the healthcare team, in hospitals and in the community. They provide services such as ventilation and airway management, suction therapy, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen and aerosol therapy, as well as patient assessment and evaluation for adults, children and new borns.
Career opportunities may be found in a variety of settings, including hospitals (in critical care units, emergency departments, operating rooms, diagnostic testing laboratories), the community (in rehabilitation programs, asthma clinics, homecare) and in pharmaceutical or medical equipment sales.
About the Program
Michener’s intensive Respiratory Therapy program covers all facets of entry-to-practice requirements ensuring graduates are job-ready. Students learn in practice labs equipped with the most current equipment, ensuring lab and simulation activities mirror clinical realities. Topics covered include medication usage, therapies and assessments to assist in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart and lung disease, and how to use mechanical ventilators and other life support equipment to sustain life.
To work as a respiratory therapist in Ontario, graduates must be registered with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO). Graduates are also eligible to write the national examinations.
The Respiratory Therapy program is accredited by Accreditation Canada. Accreditation is a quality improvement process that ensures educational programs meet national standards and that students acquire the knowledge, skills, and competencies for safe and effective care at entry to practice.
Curriculum - Respiratory Therapy
| Year | Semester | Course Title | Course Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fall | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | APRS110 |
| 1 | Fall | Basic Professional Skills | BPRS110 |
| 1 | Fall | Cardio-Vascular Diagnostics I | CVRS110 |
| 1 | Fall | Respiratory Care Procedures I | RSRS111 |
| 1 | Winter | Basic Airway Management | BARS120 |
| 1 | Winter | Cardio-Pulmonary Physiology | CRRS120 |
| 1 | Winter | Pulmonary Diagnostics | PFRS120 |
| 1 | Winter | Pulmonary Ventilation I | PVRS121 |
| 1 | Winter | Respiratory Care Procedures II | RSRS121 |
| 1 | Summer | Disease Management I | MDRS230 |
| 1 | Summer | Pulmonary Ventilation II | PVRS230 |
| 1 | Summer | Research | RMIP231 |
| 1 | Summer | Respiratory Care Procedures III | RSRS231 |
| 2 | Fall | Disease Management II | MDRS240 |
| 2 | Fall | Specialty Practice I | SPRS240 |
| 2 | Fall | Specialty Practice II | SPRS241 |
| 2 | Winter | Clinical and Simulation Practice | CPRS250 |
| 2 | Winter | Professional Practice | PPRS250 |
| 2 | Winter | Specialty Clinical Simulation | SNRS251 |
| 3 | Summer/Fall | Clinical Practice I | CLRS360 |
| 3 | Summer/Fall | Clinical Practice II | CLRS370 |
My time at Michener has been nothing but warm and welcoming. The program’s integration with all fields of health care and its relevance to current global health issues has made me love it even more.