Respiratory Therapist Pathway
Start Your Journey to Becoming a Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapists specialize in treating patients with breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders. Your journey begins with the right education. Choose from two primary pathways based on your career goals and timeline:
Associate of Applied Science in Cardiopulmonary Science
Bachelor’s of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy
Hover over each option to learn more or click to explore in detail.
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Complete Prerequisite Requirements
Prerequisite courses vary depending on the program and include Anatomy, Physiology, Physics, and Medical Terminology.
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Bachelor's of Applied Science with Respiratory Concentration
Full Name
Bachelor's of Applied Science with Respiratory Concentration
Experience
No Experience Needed
Estimated Tuition
$24000-30000
Duration
24-36 months
Prerequisites
- Minimum 2.0 GPA on all College coursework
- 2.5 GPA on all prerequisite coursework
- Completion of prerequisite courses (semesters 1-4) in the Respiratory Therapy curriculum with a grade of C or better
Institutions (Specialization)
- LSU Health Sciences Center - Shreveport(Cardiopulmonary Science) View
Once you’ve completed one of the paths above, you’ll continue to the next step: Certification and Licensure.
Do you have partial college credits/work experience? Try HEAL-Navigator to see what steps you need to take to become a respiratory therapist.
