Respiratory Therapy

Program description - September 2025

Program overview

This three-year program:

• is designed to satisfy the educational requirements to register as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and aligns curriculum with the National Competency Framework for Respiratory Therapy.
• is nationally accredited by Accreditation Canada - EQual.
• is fully integrated and has a diverse learning environment which uses classroom education, laboratory sessions, clinically immersive simulation, e-learning, and early clinical exposure.
  • level 5 and 6 Work-integrated learning (WIL) experiences take place at our health-care partner sites throughout Southern Ontario.
• has hands-on practical assessments, intentionally designed to prepare you for real-world expectations.

  Working in respiratory therapy

  Respiratory Therapists:

• specialize in identifying and treating cardiopulmonary disorders.
• are an integral part of the critical care team and provide services such as ventilation and airway management, suction therapy, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen and aerosol therapy, patient assessment and evaluation.
• bring expertise to community settings such as community care, complex care, asthma and COPD education, rehabilitation, education and medical equipment sales.
• work in a physically and emotionally demanding environment. Work environments vary, but generally include:
  • long work hours (12-hour shifts, including night shifts).
• being on your feet for long periods of time.
• participating in physical activities such as CPR and lifting/positioning patients.
• being involved in emotionally stressful situations with critically ill patients.

  Note:

  If you have a medical condition that might impact your ability to perform in a clinical setting, you are strongly advised to contact the Respiratory Therapy Program Coordinator and/or Accessibility Services before confirming your acceptance in the program.

Note:

• This is a highly competitive program. Apply by February 1 (for September). See oversubscribed programs for more information.
• Students living outside of Ontario are not eligible to apply.