Division Dean: Jerry Alewine, Ed.D, RRT
Program Director: Tracy L. Cook, MSc, RRT
Adjunct Professors: Amanda Coffey, MS, RRT and Karen Simmons, MS, RRT
The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy is an 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 term (two sub-terms).
The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (BSRT) program will provide students with additional knowledge, skills and attributes in leadership, management, education, research, and/or advanced practice to meet their current professional goals and prepare them for practice as advanced degree respiratory therapists.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students in the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy program will:
- To provide graduates of entry into respiratory care profession practice degree programs with addition knowledge, skills, and attributes in leadership, management, education, research, or advanced clinical practice both to meet their current professional goals and to prepare them for practice as advanced degree respiratory therapist.
- 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 research and the critique and interpretation of professional scientific literature.
- Show understanding of the ethical obligations and responsibilities of health care 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:
- Completed a CoARC accredited associate’s degree program in Respiratory Therapy with a 2.0 GPA or better
- Passed or be board eligible for the CRT/RRT Credential offered by the National Board of Respiratory Care
- Active state license to practice Respiratory Therapy
- Active membership in AARC
- Active NBRC credential
Core Requirements
BSRT students must meet the Newberry College Online Core requirements. Transfer credit for previous college-level coursework is evaluated by the Registrar’s Office on an individual basis.
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. Students should seek advice from the department chair on how this articulation agreement might affect their degree goals.
Requirements for Major in Respiratory Therapy (not including General Education Core courses).