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Diploma of Respiratory and Anaesthesia Technology

Vanier College

Montreal, Canada
3 years
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

Three-year career programme training respiratory therapists and anaesthesia assistants.

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

Develop subject knowledge related to Respiratory and Anaesthesia Technology. Areas of study described in the supplied curriculum include: Three-year career diploma (141.A0).

Career outcomes

Respiratory therapist
anaesthesia assistant
air ambulance services
community healthcare
education
home health agencies
medical sales
private care clinics

Curriculum

Three-year career diploma (141.A0). Courses include anatomy and physiology
clinical respiratory care for various populations
and diseases and disorders with interventions using medical equipment. Lab simulations run alongside Nursing students
and from second year students may work as externes in hospitals. The programme is accredited for the national respiratory care exam.

Entry requirements

Academic

College-wide DES or equivalent plus Math TS 564-406/426 or SN 565-406/426 (or 201-016-RE)
Chemistry 504 (or 202-001-RE)
A letter of intent and interview
spoken French.

Accepted academic background

Quebec Secondary School Diploma (DES) or recognised equivalent plus programme prerequisites (e.g. Nursing: Chemistry 504, Science, spoken French); applicant must already hold valid status in Canada

Language tests

French B2 (TCF tout public

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Secondary School Transcripts

How to apply

Review the admission requirements for this program. Check current applicant eligibility and the program admission period. Submit an application through the official college admissions website. Select one program and submit the required academic records. Provide French proficiency evidence when required. Complete any additional selection assessment if requested. Attend the mandatory admission interview or assessment when scheduled. Review the admission decision and confirm acceptance when offered.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$15,530 - $23,860 CAD
Application fee	_
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Main Campus, Saint-Laurent
Faculty or school	Career programmes
Department	Biological technologies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Mar 2027
107 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.