Overview

Most people take breathing for granted. It is an involuntary reflex. But, for many Americans who suffer from breathing disorders, each and every breath is a major task.Those include people with chronic lung problems, such as asthma, pneumonia, bronchitis and many other breathing disorders. Respiratory therapists also come in contact daily with patients who have been involved in a traumatic accident, experienced a heart attack, or the birthing of premature infants and patients in a pulmonary rehabilitation program.

Key facts

There are about 100,000 respiratory therapists in the United States. They work with patients of all ages and in many different healthcare settings.
Respiratory therapists are members of the healthcare team that provide respiratory care for a variety of patients with heart and lung disorders.
Most respiratory therapists work in hospitals where they perform procedures in intensive care, emergency room and neonatal nurseries.
They are a vital part of the hospital’s lifesaving response team that handles many patient emergencies. An increasing number of respiratory therapists are now working in skilled nursing centers, physicians offices, home health agencies, specialty care hospitals and medical equipment supply companies.

Career goals

The Respiratory Care program offered by Marshall University prepares students for the advanced level of practice to function as a licensed respiratory therapist.
As a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, respiratory therapists evaluate, treat and manage patients of all ages with respiratory illnesses and diseases.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Human Anatomy

General Chemistry

Human Physiology

Sociology

Respiratory Care

Respiratory Pharmacology

Pulmonary Pathophys

Respiratory Internship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

National students: applications must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the start of a term.

Language

English

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Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Huntington, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application for admission.
A non-refundable application fee of $40.
An official, final transcript, including graduation date, sent directly from the student’s high school to the Marshall University Admissions Office.
Official college transcript
American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores
A valid immunization record

International Students:

Equivalent of U.S. high school diploma
International GPA requirements are equivalent to domestic GPA requirements and vary by program
ACT/SAT required for some programs and merit-based scholarships
Proof of English Proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

20390 USD / year

≈ 20390 USD / year
Out-of-State

20390 USD / year

≈ 20390 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9388 USD / year

≈ 9388 USD / year

Additional Details

Metro Residents: $6,608

Living costs

Huntington

United States

621 - 1035 USD / month

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