Respiratory Therapy (RSP)

3124 William S. White Building
Phone: (810) 762-3172
Fax: (810) 762-3003
Program Director Nicholas A. Prush, Ph.D., MHA, RRT, RRT-ACCS
Email: PHHS-info@umich.edu

The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (BSRT) program is an online degree designed for practicing respiratory therapists to complete while working. In this degree advancement program, Respiratory Therapists transition from an Associate degree to a Bachelor’s degree at their own pace or in as little as 12 months with our accelerated program.

The BSRT Program at the University of Michigan-Flint promotes the study of respiratory leadership, administration, education, and advanced respiratory care in specialty areas such as critical care, disease management, and diagnostics. The program prepares graduates to practice as advanced clinicians, administrators, educators, and other professional specialties. Additionally, the program prepares students to sit for advanced credentials awarded by the National Board for Respiratory Care which includes Neonatal Pediatric Specialty (NPS), Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS), Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist Specialty (RPFT), and Sleep Disorders Specialty (SDS) credentials.

Admission to the Respiratory Therapy Program

Applicants must satisfy the following requirements for consideration:

Associate degree from a CoARC accredited respiratory therapy program
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential, awarded by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) who is RRT eligible (Students admitted with CRT must matriculate to RRT before the practicum and capstone courses).

Pre-Respiratory Therapy Curriculum

The curriculum is designed for students who plan to enter a health science program and express interest in Respiratory Therapy. Students must meet the University of Michigan-Flint admission requirements. Applications can be made at any time after the beginning of the senior year of high school. High school seniors may qualify to apply through the Respiratory Therapy Direct Admission pathway. Contact Program Director Nicholas Prush, or Advisor Jennifer O’Roark for details. High school college preparatory courses in biology, chemistry, English, and mathematics are highly recommended. Admission to the Pre-Respiratory Therapy program is selective.

Respiratory Therapy (RSP)

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