Respiratory Therapy Fanshawe College

Overview

Throughout this Respiratory Therapy  Advanced Diploma offered at Fanshawe College you will earn practical and academic requirements for a career as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. You’ll be able to perform diagnostic tests such as pulmonary function, cardiac stress and sleep behaviour.

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

This Fanshawe College program is aligned with IRCC's Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 51.0908. Please consult the IRCC website to verify current Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) alignment.

Key Facts

You’ll hit the ground running and be able to perform diagnostic tests such as pulmonary function, cardiac stress and sleep behaviour. You’ll also work in Fanshawe’s brand new clinical labs, using state-of-the-art technology and equipment, learning from experts in the field. Additionally, you'll gain hands-on experience in a clinical internship in the third year, while learning from a nationally-approved and accredited curriculum, giving you the scientific foundation and clinical experience you’ll need to practice at the entry-level in Ontario, the rest of Canada, or the rest of the world – as soon as you graduate.

Graduates will be eligible to write national certification exams and apply for a license with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario or other regions of Canada. 

Graduates of the program must undertake a nationally recognized certification exam in order to make an application for credentialing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO), or to other Regulators within Canada, depending upon where they desire to practice. This program is known for preparing its graduates well for certifications. In fact, in 2024, the Fanshawe graduates achieved a 93% pass rate on the Health Professionals Testing Canada (HPTC) exam, which is well above the national average. Graduates who intend to practice in Ontario must apply for registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO).

Career opportunities:

Graduates of Fanshawe’s Respiratory Therapy program possess the skills and knowledge to become essential members of a health care team. Career opportunities extend beyond hospital services to include homecare, community care, research, education, sales/promotion, management, administration and consulting for public or private health care entities.

• Registered Respiratory Therapist

Responsible for assessing and managing clients with a wide range of respiratory disorders, ensuring their health care needs are met including appropriate sleep and/or oxygen therapies.

Accreditation

• This programme is accredited nationally through Accreditation Canada.