Health Science Respiratory Therapy Degree Completion - University of Missouri

Health Science Respiratory Therapy Degree Completion from University of Missouri is a Online Bachelor Health Science degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Bachelor of Health Sciences in Respiratory Therapy degree completion program, which combines online course work and community-based clinical experience, is one of the first of its kind in the nation. Students take core respiratory therapy course work via the Internet, which offers many of the same experiences as traditional classroom learning, including: research projects, discussion with other students and faculty feedback. Students may complete the degree program with clinical experiences in their own geographic areas through partnerships with local hospitals. In some cases, travel out of the community may be required to access specific clinical rotations. --------------------------------------------- WHO SHOULD APPLY? Individuals entering the degree completion degree program in Respiratory Therapy must have completed an American Medical Association-approved associate's degree program in respiratory therapy. Potential students also must hold the National Board for Respiratory Care credential of Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), or be RRT eligible. Students must have completed at least one year of professional work experience in critical care respiratory therapy. Advanced standing credit toward completed course work will be awarded. WHAT IS THE COURSE CONTENT? The curriculum is designed to enhance the learner's knowledge and skills in the art and science of respiratory care. Depending on the learner's academic background and experience, supplemental study may include: Skills in collaborating with other health-care providers and health-care agencies Pulmonary Rehabilitation Research Organization and Management Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care Field work DEGREE INFORMATION: A Bachelor of Health Sciences degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia requires a total of 120 credit hours, of which 65 are respiratory therapy courses. The length of the degree program varies, depending on credentials held, prerequisite courses completed and your choice of part-time or full-time enrollment. Prerequisites can be fulfilled in several ways, including through a local college or university or through the University of Missouri Center for Distance and Independent Study. Degree Completion: Upon completion of all academic requirements, you will be awarded a Bachelor of Health Sciences in Respiratory Therapy. Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Science courses.