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Diploma of Respiratory Therapy

Thompson Rivers University

  • Kamloops, Canada
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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Thompson Rivers University campus

About the program

The full-time degree prepares students to assess, Diagnose and treat people with breathing problems, Including emergencies with life-support equipment.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply concepts and methods in Respiratory Therapy to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in About 80 credits over two years: medical terminology
  • Cardiopulmonary anatomy and respiratory care fundamentals. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Respiratory therapist in hospitals
  • Community centres
  • Research or education (employers include Broward Health North
  • Holtz Children's Hospital)

Curriculum

  • About 80 credits over two years: medical terminology
  • Cardiopulmonary anatomy and respiratory care fundamentals
  • Then pulmonary disease
  • Pharmacology and mechanical ventilation
  • Followed by patient monitoring
  • Diagnostics
  • Pediatric care and leadership
  • With five clinical courses throughout.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • High school graduation (BC Grade 12 equivalent) or 12+ transferable post-secondary credits or age 19+
  • Minimum age 17
  • English 12 at 67% or equivalent
  • Programme-specific prerequisites and selective entry for some.

Accepted academic background

High school graduation (BC Grade 12 equivalent), or 12+ transferable post-secondary credits, or age 19+ with no formal education in the past 2 years (some programmes restrict), Minimum age 17, Programme-specific prerequisites, Flexible Entry available for some programmes. Applicants need a valid study permit and medical insurance.

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts.

How to apply

  1. Check programme requirements and the international deadline (January intake Oct 1
  2. May intake Feb 1
  3. September intake May high-volume programmes may close early). Apply online through EducationPlannerBC at apply. Educationplannerbc. Ca/tru. The 100 CAD application fee is paid by credit card. Submit transcripts and English test results as listed on the TRU undergraduate admissions pages. Receive the offer and pay the tuition deposit stated in the offer letter (3
  4. 000 CAD for continuing undergraduates). A valid study permit and medical insurance are required.

Other costs

Tuition per year$26,588 CAD
Application fee$100 CAD
Deposit$5,300 CAD

Program details

CampusKamloops
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Science
DepartmentRespiratory Therapy
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteInstitutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, Funding and application deadlines.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.