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Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care

Four-year academic degree

Summary

Four-year academic degree

The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care (BSRC or BScRC) is a four-year academic degree in the science and principles of respiratory care, granted by a tertiary education university or similarly accredited school.

In the United States one is eligible to sit for the NBRC-WRE licensing examination to become a Registered Respiratory Therapist after graduating from either a two-year program with an associate degree or from a four-year program with a bachelor's degree, the bachelor's degree prepares respiratory practitioners for a professional role away from the bedside with coursework in science, research, leadership, and informatics.

Respiratory care practice

Students awarded a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care are qualified to sit for the three credentialing examinations NBRC-ELE, NBRC-WRE, and NBRC-CSE and apply for licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

References

References

  1. (2009). "Creating a vision for respiratory care in 2015 and beyond.". Respir Care.
  2. (2011). "Transitioning the respiratory therapy workforce for 2015 and beyond.". Respir Care.
  3. (2010). "Competencies needed by graduate respiratory therapists in 2015 and beyond.". Respir Care.
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