Learn Respiratory Therapy in San Jose, California

Our degree completion program offers you continuing education in your profession, advancement or new options in your career, and the bachelor’s degree required for entry into master’s degree programs. Many of our students go on to advanced degrees in business, education and more.

You will begin the program with a foundation for degree completion built upon two sources: credit you complete at another college and transfer to Oregon Tech and credit granted for professional registries. For example, 81 credits are granted for RRT credentials. After evaluating your credits and credentials, we work with you to develop an individualized plan to complete your program requirements.

Who is Eligible?
1.You must have an associate degree from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care program.
2.You must be employed by a properly equipped respiratory care facility.
3.You must achieve the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) prior to graduation from this program. (Note: Many students hold this credential prior to admission.)
4.You must meet the Oregon Tech admissions criteria. Spec... [Read More]

The Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy (BSRT) degree at Pima Medical Institute is an online offering designed to help current respiratory therapists attain goals of professional advancement in respiratory therapy.



According to the U.S. Department Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, job opportunities are expected to be very good for respiratory therapists, especially for those with a bachelor’s degree and certification.



Created specifically for Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT), the BSRT degree is for those individuals who are looking for advancement in their careers as respiratory therapy leaders.

The Respiratory Care Practitioner Program is designed to train certified and registered therapists in the care of patients with respiratory problems. Students are instructed in the basic sciences, cardiopulmonary physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, mechanical ventilation and provided clinical experience. The student will be CRT & RRT eligible after completion of both the Community College and Pickens Technical College components. The graduate will be eligible to take the NBRC, Certified Respiratory Therapist Exam (CRT) and Registered Respiratory Therapist Exams (RRT). Applicants must be physically able to exert up to twenty-five pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Program attendance requires the ability to perceive attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by means of receptors in skin, particularly those in the fingertips. Must have the ability to discriminate and perceive differences in breath sounds and heart tones. Also, must be able to differentiate multiple skin and tissue colors. Students are required to complete a criminal background check prior to beginning clinical rotations

The Online Respiratory Therapy degree curriculum emphasizes the professional skills and knowledge that are essential for respiratory practitioners in a management role including, but not limited to, the following:

•Cardiac & Renal Anatomy & Physiology
•Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology
•Pulmonary Anatomy & Physiology
•Microbiology & Decontamination
•Airway Management
•Medical Gas Therapy
•Lung Hyperinflation Therapy
•Arterial Blood Gases
•Advanced Cardiopulmonary Physiology
•Pulmonary Function Testing
•Introduction to Polysomnography
•Respiratory Care Protocols

Pulmonary Rehabilitation
•Mechanical Ventilation Management
•Perinatal and Pediatric Care
•Advanced Cardiac Life Support
•Aerosol and Humidity-Pulmonary Hygiene
•The HealthCare System
•Management Principles
•Management Planning Principles
•Psychology of Motivation
•Business Law
•Organization Design and Change

As a graduate of the program, you will be prepared to: •Integrate leadership and management skills to deliver high-quality patient care via respiratory therapy teams.
•Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for desig... [Read More]