The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) and the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) offer similar three-year diploma programs in respiratory therapy. At both schools, the Diploma in Respiratory Therapy combines lectures, laboratory sessions, and clinical practicum rotations.
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
11762 106 St.
Edmonton, AB T5G 2R1
780-471-7778
nait.ab.ca
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
1301 16th Ave. NW
Calgary, AB T2M 0L4
403-284-8847
sait.ab.ca
A Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation with a major in Respiratory Therapy is offered by the University of Manitoba. The first year of this program is "pre-professional," combining prerequisite courses and electives. The subsequent three years focus specifically on respiratory therapy and include hands-on clinical fieldwork.
University of Manitoba
R106-771 McDermot Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T2
204-787-1694
umanitoba.ca
A three-year Diploma in Respiratory Therapy is offered by the College of the North Atlantic. Students must complete a qualifying year in the medical sciences before applying. The diploma combines lectures, laboratory work, and clinical experience.
College of the North Atlantic
1 Prince Philip Drive
St. John's, NL A1C 5P7
709-777-5707
can.nl.ca
A four-year Bachelor of Health Sciences degree program with a major in Respiratory Therapy is offered by Dalhousie University. Students may choose to exit the program with a Diploma in Respiratory Therapy after completion of the third year. Coursework combines both theory and practice, including professional development with hands-on clinical experience.
Dalhousie University
1276 South Park St.
Halifax, NS B3H 2Y9
902-473-7939
dal.ca
A three-year Advanced Diploma in Respiratory Therapy is offered by The Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences. Students study a variety of subjects, including cardio-pulmonary diagnostics and rehabilitation, pharmacological therapies, and adult, neonatal, and pediatric critical care.
The Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences
222 Saint Patrick St.
Toronto, ON M5T 1V4
416-596-3101
michener.ca
A three-year Advanced Diploma in Respiratory Therapy is offered by Canadore College of Applied Arts and Technology. According to the program website, students are trained in "the treatment, management and control, evaluation, and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system." It is led by both Canadore College and affiliated local hospitals.
Canadore College of Applied Arts and Technology
100 College Drive
North Bay, ON P1B 8K9
705-474-7601
canadorec.on.ca