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Description
For most of us breathe is naturally, without thinking about it. But thousands of Canadians are constantly struggling to breathe. They are rugged people, premature babies with underdeveloped lungs, victims of heart attacks and patients with asthma or emphysema. It is very likely that one or respiratory therapist will play a crucial role within the team who cares. Respiratory therapists are professionals and health professionals who assist physicians in diagnosing and treating respiratory disorders.

The University of Moncton offers baccalaureate respiratory therapy applied in conjunction with the Community College of New Brunswick in Dieppe and the Régie régionale de la santé Beauséjour. This partnership allows students to have access to devices on the cutting edge of technology. The degree includes a strong educational component specific to the profession and many clinical placements early in the program.

Career Opportunities
Respiratory therapists work mainly in hospitals short period in which they practice in intensive care units, general services, nursery, operating rooms and emergency units, but are also at work in the community. The respiratory therapist plays a vital role in health care and employment opportunities in this area are excellent.

Number of years of education (4 years)
Edmundston: first year *
Moncton: 4 years
Shippagan: first year *
* The years are in Moncton.

Program Requirements:
Respiratory Care Curriculum Guide (A.S. Degree)
(Click this link to view the curriculum guide in PDF format. The curriculum guide outlines the course requirements for the degree program. It also includes the application and program admission criteria).
Polysomnography Technology (Advanced Technical Certificate)
(Click this link to view the curriculum guide in PDF format. The curriculum guide outlines the course requirements for the degree program. It also includes the application and program admission criteria).

Program Description:

The very breath of life is what you give another as a respiratory therapist. Respiratory therapists assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders such as chronic asthma or emphysema. Integral members of any medical team, they serve as life-support specialists who work to restore the heart-lung system to normal function. You’ll be prepared to move into such positions as a:

Typical Tasks May Include:
evaluating and treating patients’ breathing problems
using a ventilator to pump pressurized air-oxygen mixes through a tube into patient’s lungs
sampling blood to test the oxygen and carbon dioxide levels
reporting results to the physician

Characteristics Students Need to be Successful:
Caring
Responsible
Reliable
Trustworthy
excited about medicine
knowledge of math and science
strong work ethic
dynamic
Be on time, pay attention and follow directions
Have an interest in a combination of technology and medicine

Potential Careers:
Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Care Practitioner

Potential Employers:

Respiratory Therapists work mainly in hospitals, in the departments of respiratory care, pulmonary medicine, or anesthesiology. Other career opportunities are available in medical clinics, physicians’ offices, home care, sales, education, research, and consulting.

Potential Earnings: ($31,000 - $34,000)

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