- The student must be accepted to USI
- The student must have completed the prerequisite courses before applying.
Respiratory therapy assesses and treats breathing disorders such as asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Respiratory Therapists are also involved in critical care situations and life support measures such as ventilators. More information can be found here US Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook
The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) and 100% of our students pass the licensing exam on the first try.
For additional information, including full course layout, visit the Respiratory Therapy Homepage
What is the average accepted GPA?
Students should strive to have a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the prerequisite admission courses.
When is the application deadline? Is admission multiple times a year?
October 1 for admission into the program for the following spring term. Admission is once a year.
How many students are accepted each year?
A total of 18 students are accepted each year for the Respiratory Therapy Program.
How many applications do you typically receive for the Respiratory Program?
Approximately 40 applications are received each year for the Respiratory Therapy Program.
When will I know if I am accepted?
Notifications from the Respiratory Program are sent by email to the applicant in November. To ensure receipt of your notification, please ensure the Respiratory Therapy Department has your correct USI email address.
Who can I contact for more information?
Please contact the Health Professions Advising Center for additional information regarding the Respiratory Therapy Program. You may email us at cnhp.advisor or call at 812-228-5042
Prerequisite Courses
CNHP Program Guide
Dental Assisting
Dental Hygiene
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Dietetics
Food Service Management
Health Informatics and Information Management
Health Services Generalist
Health Services Specialties
Nursing
Nutrition and Wellness
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Radiologic Imaging Sciences
Respiratory Therapy
Who can I contact for more information?
Please contact the College of Nursing and Health Professions Advising Center for additional information regarding the CNHP Programs. You may email us at cnhp.advisor or call at 812-228-5042