The respiratory therapy program at Millersville University is one of the oldest in the United States. Students may choose between a Bachelor of Science in Biology with Respiratory Therapy Option and a Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Technologies. Both programs prepare graduates for the certification examination under the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and, afterward, the Advanced Practice Registry Examination (RRT). Depending on which degree program a student chooses, he or she will study for two or three years at the university followed by 19 months of practical professional training in a clinical setting.
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
P.O. Box 1002
Millersville, PA 17551-0302
717-291-8457
millersville.edu
In conjunction with Bryn Mawr Hospital, West Chester University offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Respiratory Care. This collaboration is a unique partnership that offers students the opportunity to gain practical working skills at a respected teaching hospital. Courses include a balance of liberal arts, scientific, and theoretical requirements alongside technical and clinical practica. Graduates are well-prepared for the Entry Level Examination and the Advanced Practitioner Exam directed by the NBRC. Job placement is offered with assistance from twelve clinical sites used for clinical training, where most graduates become employees upon completion of their degrees.
West Chester University
130 South Bryn Mawr Ave.
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
484-337-3347
wcupa.edu
A Bachelor of Science in Respiratory care is offered by the College of Health and Human Services at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Students must complete two years of pre-professional coursework in order to be considered for admission into the highly competitive two-year clinical program. Students gain valuable experience in hospitals, home care agencies, and long-term care facilities at a number of different institutions, including the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and WPH Forbes Regional Campus. Graduates are well prepared for certification examinations for the designations of Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) offered by the NBRC. Full employment is often achieved shortly after graduation, with many former students advancing to supervisory positions within three years of degree completion.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
4800 Friendship Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
412-578-4651
hhs.iup.edu