Some therapists supervise and manage other therapists. The respiratory therapy program is an upper division program designed to prepare advanced respiratory care professionals and future leaders in respiratory care. The program has been fully accredited since 1975. During the program students explore all aspects of the scope of respiratory care clinical practice. Upon completion of the curriculum, students earn the Bachelor of Science in Allied Medical Professions degree with a major in respiratory therapy.
Graduates are eligible for licensing and professional credentialing.
A certificate option is available for postbaccalaureate students. In addition to general university scholarships which are administered through the Office of Student Financial Aid, several professional scholarships and grants are available through the American Respiratory Care Foundation, the Ohio Society for Respiratory Care, the American Lung Association of Ohio, and the Lambda Beta National Honor Society. Applications for admission may be obtained from the Admissions Office. To be admitted to the respiratory therapy major, students must have completed at least 45 quarter credit hours, including C- or better in seven specific prerequisite courses. The division invites applications from freshmen as well as older students.