Become a Respiratory Therapist with a Bachelor of Science from UHart! Gain hands-on experience and prepare for a rewarding career. Apply now!
Program Description Respiratory care is an exciting, fast-paced profession that combines advanced technology with compassionate care of people with breathing disorders. UHart's program prepares students to work as a respiratory therapist with patients of all ages, from premature infants to older adults, in this high-tech, high-touch career. The University of Hartford offers the only entry-level bachelor’s degree program in New England. More hospitals are now requiring a bachelor’s degree for respiratory therapists, and it gives students an edge throughout their career, from landing their first job to advancing to leadership positions. UHart's fully accredited four-year program provides graduates with a Bachelor of Science degree and eligibility for state licensing and credentialing by the National Board for Respiratory Care. This program offers more than 750 hours of clinical experience and will provide you with the knowledge, skills, professionalism and hands-on experience to begin your career as a respiratory therapist. Respiratory care practitioners can: Evaluate patient data to determine the appropriateness of prescribed respiratory care; Assemble and check all necessary equipment; Conduct therapeutic procedures, modifying them as needed, and evaluate the outcome; Maintain patient records and communicate relevant information to other members of the healthcare team; and Assist the physician in performing special procedures in the clinical laboratory, procedure room, operating room, or emergency room. Respiratory care practitioners are also qualified to assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of other respiratory care practitioners and the clinical training of respiratory care students.
