Overview

Key facts

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.

The Role of a Respiratory Therapist

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 2024-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-01 00:00:00

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

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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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 Fee

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International

19658 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9829 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

19658 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9829 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

8604 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4302 USD per semester during 48 months.

Metro Residents: $7,344

Living costs for Huntington

621 - 1035 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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