Breathe life into your future!
Respiratory Therapists play a vital role in today’s healthcare system—assessing, treating, and caring for patients with heart and lung conditions across the lifespan, from newborns to the elderly. Whether responding to emergencies, managing ventilators, or administering life-saving treatments, you will be an essential member of the clinical team.
Why Choose Respiratory Therapy?
At The University of Akron, our Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy prepares you for a dynamic, high-demand career in a wide range of settings, including:
- Hospitals (acute care and critical care)
- Long-term care and rehabilitation facilities
- Pulmonary clinics and physician offices
- Sleep labs and home health agencies
- Air and ground transport teams
- Medical equipment and device companies
With hands-on clinical experience led by our expert faculty, you’ll graduate ready to make an immediate impact in patient care.
This is a great time to choose Respiratory Therapy as a career. Respiratory Therapy was ranked #25 in Best Jobs and #9 in Best Health Care Jobs by US News.
Why UA's Program?
- Exceptional pass rates on national certification exams (exceeding national averages)
- Extremely high job placement rate within one year after graduation
- High-caliber students and a strong track record of program completion
- Hands-on clinical experience under expert supervision at affiliated hospitals
- Opportunity for part-time respiratory employment after your first clinical course
Accreditation
The Respiratory Therapy Baccalaureate Program at The University of Akron has continuing accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). Our program number is 200233.
To view outcomes data, visit CoARC Outcomes Data.
CoARC264 Precision Blvd.
Telford, TN 37690 USA
Phone: (817) 283-2835
Fax: (817) 354-8419
Email Fax: (817) 510-1063
Website: www.coarc.com
Graduate Certification and Licensure
Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialing examination. Passing this exam is required to earn the Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) license to practice in Ohio.
Licensure is granted by the State Medical Board of Ohio.
For more information
- Contact Dr. Stacia Biddle, Email: stacia@uakron.edu
- Request information.
- Learn more about UAkron Online.
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