== == Formal training is necessary for entry into this field. Training is offered at the postsecondary level by colleges and universities, medical schools, vocational-technical institutes, and the Armed Forces. An associates degree is required for entry into the field. The associates degree can require approximately 64 credits. A bachelors degree can require any where from 124 to 128 credits.
It depends on the speciality u want the degree on, and the universities have different crediting system as well, but normally its around 150 credit plus a honours degree, i am not much help, why dont you call your university and ask??
It depends on which level of education. Read the following.
The associates degree is designed as a two year program of study as a full-time student provided the student takes the degree as prescribed by the college. There are some programs of study that may take a bit longer depending on the number of credits required. Usually these are programs within the health related fields. In addition, for students who require developmental course work as a result of basic skills testing, it would take longer. How much longer would depend on the extent of the developmental courses they are required to take. Evidently, those individuals who attend college on a part-time based would also extend their time in school. How much longer would depend on the credit load carried each semester. Typically, an associates degree takes between 60 and 64 credits to complete depending on the specific school, program of study, and state mandates. A bachelor's degree in most areas can require between 124 to 128 college credits particular to a specific program of study. This would be based on a college or university that operates on a regular two semester academic year which is the most common. For institutions that operate on a tri-semester or quarter-semester it would be quite different. That being said, the Bachelor's degree - in most cases - is designed as a four year program of study, provided the student is full-time and follows their chosen program of study as prescribed by the college or university, and also provided the individual does not require prerequisite or developmental coursework. The minimum credit load for a full-time student is no less than 12 credits per semester. However, to complete the degree within the four years, a credit load of approximately 15 to 18 credits is recommended. For individuals who work or who have other responsibilities that would prohibit them from attending full-time, completion of the degree may take twice as long. Still, some of this time can be cut down by attending summer sessions and/or interim sessions. In addition, the bachelors and associate degrees are referred to as undergraduate degrees while the Masters and Doctorate degrees referred to as graduate degrees.
The following is written by and according to the U.S. Department of Labor and particular to the education and training required for respiratory therapists.
An associate degree is required to become a respiratory therapist. Training is offered at the postsecondary level by colleges and universities, medical schools, vocational-technical institutes, and the Armed Forces. Most programs award associate or bachelor's degree and prepare graduates for jobs as advanced respiratory therapists. A limited number of associate degree programs lead to jobs as entry-level respiratory therapists. According to the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 31 entry-level and 346 advanced respiratory therapy programs were accredited in the United States in 2008.
Among the areas of study in respiratory therapy programs are human anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, chemistry, physics, microbiology, pharmacology, and mathematics. Other courses deal with therapeutic and diagnostic procedures and tests, equipment, patient assessment, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the application of clinical practice guidelines, patient care outside of hospitals, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, respiratory health promotion and disease prevention, and medical recordkeeping and reimbursement.
High school students interested in applying to respiratory therapy programs should take courses in health, Biology, mathematics, chemistry, and physics. Respiratory care involves basic mathematical problem solving and an understanding of chemical and physical principles. For example, respiratory care workers must be able to compute dosages of medication and calculate gas concentrations.
Licensure and certification. A license is required to practice as a respiratory therapist, except in Alaska and Hawaii. Also, most employers require respiratory therapists to maintain a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Licensure is usually based, in large part, on meeting the requirements for certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). The board offers the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential to those who graduate from entry-level or advanced programs accredited by CAAHEP or the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) and who also pass an exam.
The board also awards the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to CRTs who have graduated from advanced programs and pass two separate examinations. Supervisory positions and intensive-care specialties usually require the RRT.
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If the position requires an RCT to have a bachelor's degree, then you meet that requirement.
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it takes two full years to become a respiratory therapist and to get your associate degree.Answer:You require a minimum of an Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy to work as a Respiratory Therapist. The duration of this program is generally 2 years but some colleges allow you to complete the degree in as little as 20 months. Some people also choose to pursue Bachelor's Respiratory Therapy degrees to increase their prospects for employment and career growth. These programs take 3-4 years to complete. You should make sure you complete your Respiratory Therapy degree from an accredited college; most employers do not consider a degree from an unaccredited college to be valid.
Associates degree at least to become a registered respiratory therapist
Yes, you can get a job with AA and then go to college and work up to a bachelors degree.
Typically, all being well, the degree should take approximately two years to complete as a full-time student, and provided the student takes the degree as prescribed by the school.
Typically four years to complete a Bachelors degree. Accelerated programs allow you to complete a Bachelors in under four years by a few months.
Typically, a respiratory therapist entry level position requires an associates or bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy. There are no doctorate degrees in this field, however some do pursue higher degrees in related fields. A nurse is not a respiratory therapist.
The completion of respiratory therapist training programs in most states (except for Alaska and Hawaii) require a respiratory therapist license. The requirements are closely aligned with the requirements set forth by the NBRC to become a certified respiratory therapist.
A bachelors degree typically takes four years to complete, it can take longer depending on how long a student takes to complete curriculum requirements.
Well yes if you want to be a Doctor, such as a psychologist , then you will have to get your doctorate degree. However, with a bachelors degree in psychology you can be a social worker and with a few more classes you could be a physcial therapist.
A bachelor's degree is an undergraduate degree that usually takes around 4 years to complete. An associate degree takes 2 years.