Respiratory Care Technology

The Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care Technology program is designed to prepare students for practice in respiratory care. Theory, laboratory and clinical experiences provide students with the skills to work as a respiratory therapist in a wide variety of clinical settings evaluating, treating and managing patients of all ages with respiratory illnesses and other cardiopulmonary disorders. Respiratory therapists provide patient care, which includes clinical decision-making and patient education.

Prepare to apply

Students must apply by April 1 for admission consideration. Late applications may be considered if there is an open slot.

1. Apply here for admission to the college.
2. Complete and submit the respiratory care technology program admission application and return it to program director Carol Puder by email: cpuder@bgsu.edu.
3. Choose to attend classes at our base program at BGSU Firelands, or at our satellite program offered through the University Partnership at Lorain County Community College.  All admitted cohorts will start in the fall semester.
   
   

Quality hybrid classroom experiences

Students take a combination of in-person, online, and hybrid classes. Each hybrid course meets one hour per week in-person, with the remaining instruction completed online. All in-person components for classes are scheduled for the same day each week, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with an hour lunch break. The remaining instruction is delivered asynchronously online.    

Clinical rotations start in the spring semester of the second year, and they continue for three consecutive semesters (spring, summer, and fall). Generally, students attend clinicals two days per week at various locations for either an eight- or 12-hour shift.  Students will rotate throughout various clinical sites throughout the year. Potential clinical sites range from Cleveland to Toledo. Your assigned locations will depend on your current home location. 

Students can obtain a limited permit to practice respiratory care from the State Medical Board. This allows students to work part-time as a student respiratory therapist while completing the program.