University Diploma - Respiratory Therapy

Start your career in health care with a Diploma in Respiratory Therapy at Thompson Rivers University. Hands-on training & support for international students. Apply now!

Students can begin an exciting, high-demand career in health care with a Respiratory Therapy (RT) diploma. With four program options to choose from, students can complete their RT diploma in two to three years or choose to advance their education with dual credentials in respiratory therapy and a Bachelor of Health Science or a Master of Education. Students will learn the latest in respiratory care theory and gain the active, hands-on laboratory learning required to succeed as a respiratory therapist, the only allied health profession with curriculum and clinical practice in critical and community care. Students will prepare for an exciting and rewarding career as a respiratory therapist (RT)—a licensed health-care professional specializing in cardiopulmonary care. They will practice the clinical skills necessary to gain the specialized medical expertise and understand the advanced practice required to become a successful RT.