Respiratory Therapy Diploma

About this programme

For the 2020-2021 school year, the federal and provincial governments have significantly expanded grants and loans and made them easier to access. Visit the Kamloops campus, sit in on lectures, take a campus tour, have lunch with a current TRU student — and more! » Register now Help fill the urgent need for cardiopulmonary care by becoming a registered respiratory therapist. Begin an exciting, high-demand career in health care with a Respiratory Therapy (RT) diploma. With four program options to choose from, you can complete your RT diploma in two to three years or choose to advance your education with dual credentials in respiratory therapy and a Bachelor of Health Science or a Master of Education. Learn the latest in respiratory care theory and gain the active, hands-on laboratory learning required to succeed as a respiratory therapist, the only allied health profession with curriculum and clinical practice in critical and community care. You will prepare for an exciting and rewarding career as a respiratory therapist (RT)—a licensed health-care professional specializing in cardiopulmonary care. You will practise the clinical skills necessary to gain the specialized medical expertise and understand the advanced practice required to become a successful RT. Pursuing a career in respiratory therapy opens a world of possibility in health care. It is a high-demand field, and RTs are urgently needed in Canada and abroad to treat, manage and care for patients with cardiopulmonary and other breathing disorders. RTs directly impact the lives of the youngest to the most seni