Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care

Gain the skills to be an ethical and competent leader in the field of respiratory therapy with the Carlow University Respiratory Therapy Degree Completion Program. The 100 percent online degree is offered in an asynchronous format, designed to provide flexibility to those working full-time as respiratory therapists while they gain comprehensive, advanced training for career advancement. No fieldwork is required for the Carlow degree completion program.

Registered and certified respiratory therapists who have graduated from accredited associate degree programs learn managerial skills along with advanced techniques needed to move into advanced roles in the field. Many schools require an RRT credential for admission, leaving out thousands of certified respiratory therapists who want to pursue leadership opportunities through a bachelor's degree in respiratory care.

Our responsive faculty guide students through the coursework, focusing on ethics and Mercy principles and advanced respiratory care techniques that set students up for long-term career success. In as few as 18 months, students graduate with a bachelor’s degree and are ready to apply ethical approaches based on the values of Mercy in their workplaces as prepared and knowledgeable professionals.