What is Respiratory Therapy?

Click here for an explination by the American Association for Respiratory Care.

How much money do respiratory therapist make and what is the employment outlook?

Click here to go to the OneStopShop Carrer website.

Click here to view the jobs listed with the AARC (American Association for Respiratory Care)

What degrees can I get in respiratory therapy at WSU?  

Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Science and a Bachelors of Science.

Do I have to apply to the Respiratory Therapy program? 

Click on the "Program Information" link to find out how to apply.

How do I get a Respiratory Therapy application? 

Click here to download a PDF application or contact Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions Office of Admissions and Advisement 1-800-848-7770 ext 6136 or email Healthprofessions@weber.edu.

How do I know if the classes I am taking is equivalent to WSU's if I am a transfer student?

Contact the Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions Office of Admissions and Advisement 1-800-848-7770 ext 6136 or email Healthprofessions@weber.edu for course equivalencies.

How long is the program? 

After about a year of prerequisite and general education classes you can apply to the program.   If selected you will be able to receive an A.A.S. in respiratory therapy and  you will be eligible to sit for your Certified Respiratory Therapy credential.  The next year you will be able to complete your A.S. in Respiratory Therapy and so you will be eligible to sit for your Registered Respiratory Therapist credential.  A Bachelor of Science degree may be attained with about a minimum of one more year of respiratory therapy classes and other B.S. requirements.

I am a student at another college or university that does NOT have HTSC 1110/1111, Pathophysiology and Respiratory Therapy 1540.  How can I take these classes?  

These classes are offered online.

Who do I call for more information?

You can call the Respiratory Therapy Department at 801-626-7071 or the College of Health Professions Admissions and Counseling Office at 1-800-848-7770 ext. 6136.

 Can I get financial aid? 

Depends on your financial circumstances.  Click here for more information.

Where is the Respiratory Therapy Department? 

We are located in the Marriott Health (MH) building just west of the football stadium.  We are on the third floor room 307.