College of Respiratory Therapy explained

A College of Respiratory Care is a type of educational institution, or part thereof, providing education and training to become a fully qualified respiratory practitioner.^[1] The nature of respiratory care education and respiratory practitioner qualifications varies considerably across the world.^{[2] [3]}

In Canada, "College of Respiratory Therapy" may refer to a provincial professional association, such as the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario.

Degrees granted

• Associate of Science in Respiratory Care
• Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care
• Master of Science in Respiratory Medicine

See also

• National Board for Respiratory Care

Notes and References

1. Galvin WF. Associate in science degree education programs: organization, structure, and curriculum. . Respir Care Clin N Am . 2005 . 11 . 3 . 383–400 . 16168909 . 10.1016/j.rcc.2005.04.009 .
2. Barnes TA, Gale DD, Kacmarek RM, Kageler WV . Competencies needed by graduate respiratory therapists in 2015 and beyond. . Respir Care . 2010 . 55 . 5 . 601–16 . 20420732 .
3. Barnes TA, Kacmarek RM, Kageler WV, Morris MJ, Durbin CG . Transitioning the respiratory therapy workforce for 2015 and beyond. . Respir Care . 2011 . 56 . 5 . 681–90 . 21276324 . 10.4187/respcare.01169 . free .