Respiratory Therapy Diploma

You will prepare for an exciting and rewarding career as a respiratory therapist (RT)—a licensed health-care professional specializing in cardiopulmonary care. You will practise the clinical skills necessary to gain the specialized medical expertise and understand the advanced practice required to become a successful RT.

Learn the latest in respiratory care theory.
Take an active, hands-on approach to learning in the laboratory and simulation lab.
Engage in an 11-month clinical hospital internship.
Learn to apply life-saving skills to people in need.
Register to write the National RT Certification Examination in respiratory therapy in January or July after graduating from the program.

Pursuing a career in respiratory therapy opens a world of possibility in health care. It is a high-demand field, and RTs are urgently needed in Canada and abroad to treat, manage and care for patients with cardiopulmonary and other breathing disorders. RTs directly impact the lives of the youngest to the most senior patients in various health care settings.

B.C. Grade 12 Graduation with a C+ minimum average or equivalent
Foundations of Mathematics 12 or Pre-calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a minimum C+
Chemistry 12 (or equivalent) with a C+ minimum grade
Anatomy and Physiology 12 (or equivalent) with a C+ minimum grade
English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 with a minimum of 73% (or equivalent)
Physics 11 (or equivalent) with a C+ minimum