Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Firelands
Respiratory Care
The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care 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.
Students must apply by April 1 for admission consideration. Late applications may be considered if there is an open slot.
- Apply for admission to the college.
- Complete and submit the Respiratory Care Program admission application and return it to program director Carol Puder by email: cpuder@bgsu.edu.
- 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.
New first-year, transfer and continuing students can pursue this program while starting on the Bowling Green or Firelands campus in Huron, Ohio. With the hybrid format, students will need to attend in-person classes one day per week at the BGSU Firelands campus; the remaining instruction will be completed online.
Students will declare this major as part of enrollment in the professional portion of the program in the student’s junior and senior years, culminating in the degree’s conferral via BGSU Firelands. While clinical rotations are a required component of the degree, the program has location options across northern Ohio from Cleveland to Toledo including Bowling Green in order to meet your specific needs.
Why study Respiratory Care at BGSU in Ohio?
- Specialized Curriculum: BGSU Firelands offers a Bachelor of Science program in Respiratory Care designed to provide students with a specialized and in-depth understanding of respiratory treatments and patient care. The curriculum is carefully crafted to cover essential topics and skills needed in the dynamic field of medical imaging.
- Experienced Faculty: Students benefit from the expertise of experienced faculty members who are not only skilled educators but also professionals in the field. The faculty's practical knowledge enhances the learning experience, providing valuable insights into real-world scenarios and challenges.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: BGSU Firelands is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities that support practical learning and hands-on experiences. Students have access to cutting-edge resources, allowing them to apply theoretical knowledge in a simulated clinical environment, preparing them for the demands of their future careers.
The Respiratory Care program at BGSU Firelands is well respected across Northern Ohio and health care facilities actively recruit our students for employment.
Career - what can you do with a degree in Respiratory Care?
Graduates of the Respiratory Care program at BGSU Firelands are well-positioned for a variety of rewarding career opportunities in the healthcare sector. The program's emphasis on practical skills and theoretical knowledge ensures that graduates are ready to contribute to patient well-being through specialized respiratory treatments.
Career paths
- Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology
- Pulmonary Pathophysiology
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Critical Care Concepts in Respiratory Care
- Allied Health Education
- Health Care Management
- Medical Ethics
- Pharmacology
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Curriculum - what will you learn in the Respiratory Care program?
Benefit from the hybrid classroom experience
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 junior 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 completing the associate degree concurrently with the BSRC will graduate with the associate degree in the fall of the senior year. The final semester of the BSRC program is delivered fully online. This allows students to take their board exams to get their credentials as well as work part-time for a hospital as a student respiratory therapist while they finish the BSRC degree.
Respiratory therapists already working in the profession who are returning to complete the BSRC are generally able to complete any remaining courses for graduation in an online format. Degree audits will be evaluated for all respiratory therapists returning to advance their education as individual circumstances may vary.
Respiratory Care is part of the Applied Sciences at BGSU Firelands.
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Updated: 07/25/2024 10:38AM