Online and Graduate Division
Associate Vice President for Online & Graduate Programs: John LaNear
Program Director: Tracy L. Cook, MSc, RRT
Part-time Faculty: Amanda Coffey, MSRC; Karen Simmons, MSRC
The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy is a fully online degree advancement program designed for licensed and credentialed respiratory therapists seeking to earn their baccalaureate degree from Newberry College. Newberry Online courses are 7.5 weeks per sub-term. Students can take a maximum of 15 credits per semester (two sub-terms).
The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (BSRT) program will equip students with additional knowledge, skills, and attributes in leadership, management, education, and research to meet professional goals.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of the physiological bases for all therapeutic interventions, advanced patient monitoring, assessment, and treatment, as well as diagnostic procedures in all areas of respiratory therapy practice.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills as consultants to physicians and other health care personnel in developing and carrying out various cardiopulmonary care strategies.
- Show proficiency in establishing an evidence base for best practices through critique and interpretation of professional scientific literature.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical obligations and responsibilities of healthcare professionals and institutions.
- Display knowledge of current issues and trends in health care, including public policy, access, quality improvement, and legal and ethical topics.
- Be proficient in oral and written communication.
- Exhibit knowledge of the roles in respiratory education and management.
Admission Requirements for BSRT
The following requirements must be fulfilled to be accepted to the Newberry College BSRT degree-advancement program:
- Graduated from a CoARC-accredited associate's degree program in Respiratory Therapy or Respiratory Care from a regionally accredited institution with a 2.0 GPA or better*
- Active CRT/RRT NBRC credential (verified on the National Board of Respiratory Care database)
- Active state license to practice Respiratory Therapy or work as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
*Note: Students with a diploma in respiratory from a CoARC-accredited program in Respiratory Therapy will be required to complete the online core curriculum as well as and the BSRT required coursework.
Core Requirements: BSRT students must meet the Newberry College Online Core requirements. The Registrar's Office evaluates transfer credit for previous college-level coursework on an individual basis. A student must have a minimum of 120 earned credit hours to be eligible to graduate with a bachelor's degree.
Newberry College has an articulation agreement with the South Carolina Technical Colleges for students who earned an AAS or AS in Respiratory Therapy from one of their institutions.
Requirements for Major in Respiratory Therapy (not including General Education Core courses).