Bachelor's Degree Program

Program Goals & Standards

B.S. Degree Program Prerequisites

B.S. Degree Program Courses and Sequencing

Advanced Standing in Respiratory Care for the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Advanced Standing in Respiratory Care for the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Three-Year Track Program Option

Clinical Affiliates

Admissions Requirements

What is an RT?
Career Opportunities

Department Faculty
and Staff

Success Stories

Continuing Education

Sites of Interest

About the School of
Allied Health Sciences

About UTHSCSA

Student Resources

E-mail:
respiratorycare@uthscsa.edu

UTHSCSA
Dept. of Respiratory Care
7703 Floyd Curl Drive,
MSC 6248
San Antonio, TX 78229-3900
Phone: (210) 567-8850

Advanced Standing in Respiratory Care for the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

The Program: The Bachelor of Science degree program in Respiratory Care is dedicated to the achievement of clinical and academic excellence. As a leadership program in respiratory care, the program aspires to provide graduates with the foundation needed to assume professional leadership roles in clinical practice, clinical specialty areas, research, management and education. The advanced standing program for registered respiratory therapists awards up to 61 semester hours of credit based on the RRT credential. RRT advanced standing students must enroll in and complete a minimum of 30.5 semester hours of respiratory care course work at the Health Science Center.

Purpose of Advanced Standing Program:

The purpose of the advanced standing program is to recognize and give formal educational credit for knowledge and/or ability gained through previous training or experience.