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Advance Your Career as a Leader in Respiratory Care
As a practicing Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) you’re already aware of the critical role you play in helping people with an essential function of life—breathing. Now that you’ve had an opportunity to work in this rewarding health care field, you’re ready to take the next step. The field is changing and to advance on the professional ladder, you need an advanced education. Nova Southeastern University’s post-professional respiratory therapy program makes it convenient for working professionals like you to become leaders.
NSU’s Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (BSRT) is an online program where you’ll dive deeper into subjects such as sleep medicine, legal issues and evidence-based practice. As a fully online student at NSU you’ll still receive continuous support from your instructors. You’ll have 24/7 access to lectures and materials that fit your schedule. Your practical fieldwork (practicum, internship or scientific investigations) allow you to explore new fields and cutting-edge topics.
Quick Facts
Curriculum
Prerequisite General Education Courses
30 Credits
Block Grant Credit for current RRT
45 Credits
Professional Courses
Credits (Total: 39)
Practical Course Work and Experiences (2 Required)
Credits (Total: 6)
Optional Specialization in Management
Credits (Total: 15)
Specialization in Management courses can be taken in addition to the post-professional curriculum and required practical course work. Completion of the 5 Specialization in Management courses will grant a specialization in Health Care Management in addition to the BSRT degree.
The World Needs More RTs
Aging populations, greater access to health insurance, advancements in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics, and respiratory illnesses, like COVID-19 — all of these factors are creating an enormous demand for respiratory therapists.
Lori Tinkler | National Board for Respiratory Care CEO
Admissions Information
Admission into the program will require the following:
- Hold NBRC registration as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. (A Block Grant of 45 credits will be applied toward the BSRT upon proof of RRT),
- Currently hold a license to practice respiratory therapy, where applicable.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale from all undergraduate work.
- Completion of all prerequisite coursework with a minimum grade of C, from a regionally
accredited college or university. Are you wondering how a course you took at another
institution will transfer to your undergraduate degree at NSU? Visit our NSU Transfer Credit System. Institutions are listed alphabetically. Choose the letter of the alphabet for the
institution that the classes were taken then choose the institution. You are able
to search by specific course or generate a list of all courses transferred into NSU.
Title
Credits
Written Communication above 1500 level
6
Mathematics above 1040 level
6
Humanities
6
Social and Behavioral Sciences
6
Natural and Physical Sciences
6
Students can be dual enrolled while completing any additional general education requirements. Credits can be transferred in prior to completion of the program. Degree will not be granted until all general education requirements are met.
(Requirements are subject to change without notice.)
Applicants for admission must submit or be responsible for submission of
- A completed online application along with a $50, non-refundable application fee.
- Official college transcripts, certificates, and/or diploma-based transcripts from
all universities/institutions attended. Transcripts will receive a formal transcript
evaluation and NSU transfer course equivalencies. Transcripts, foreign evaluations, and NBRC documentation to the following address (Please see further
below for information regarding electronic transcripts):
Nova Southeastern University
Enrollment Processing Services
3301 College Avenue
P.O. Box 299000
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33329-9905 - For any applicant that has coursework taken at a foreign institution must be evaluated for U.S. institutional equivalence. Foreign coursework must be evaluated by one of the following services:
Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.
International Education Consultants
7101 SW 102nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33173
Phone: (305) 273-1616
Fax: (305) 273-1338
www.jsilny.com
Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
P.O. Box 415070
Milwaukee, WI 53203
(414) 289-3400
www.ece.org
World Education Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 745
Old Chelsea Station
New York, NY 10113-0745
(212) 966-6311
www.wes.org
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Professional Licensure Disclosure Statement |
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Degree Title |
Level |
Degree |
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Respiratory Therapy |
Bachelor |
BS |
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Professional Licensure Disclosure Statement: Nova Southeastern University, Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences, Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy is a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (COARC) accredited program of study. Graduation from a COARC accredited Respiratory Therapy/Care program is required to sit for National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) exams, which are necessary for licensure to practice in all 50 states. It also meets the educational degree completion requirement for licensure in all 50 states. Students should note that requirements for professional licensure can vary drastically by state. Because these requirements can change frequently and often without notice, it is strongly encouraged and is the responsibility of the student to ensure the degree they earn will meet requirements for licensure in the state in which they seek to be licensed. The Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences cannot confirm whether its Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy degree meets all of the licensure requirements in a student’s state of residence. Students should refer to their state licensing body for further information. For licensing board contact information and approval status, please see below. http://www.aarc.org/advocacy/state-society-resources/state-licensure-contacts/ If you need assistance or have any questions, please contact Dr. Lisa Farach, at 561-805-2230 or at lfarach@nova.edu. |
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Block Grant
Applicants may qualify for a Block Grant of 45 credits with a NBRC registration as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. (The 45 credits will be applied toward the BSRT upon proof of RRT.)
Financial Aid
The primary financial responsibility for a student’s education rests with the student and his or her family. Economic circumstances for some families may make it necessary for the student to obtain assistance from other sources.
The Office of Student Financial Assistance at Nova Southeastern University is here to help as many qualified students as possible to complete their health professions education. Various loans, scholarships, and grants are available to qualified students to help ease the high cost of a health professions education. These financial assistance programs are described on our Financial Aid website here.
Contact Us
Admissions
Admissions Counselor:
Gabriela Corso, gcorso@nova.edu, 954-262-1114
Department Chair:
Lisa Farach, lfarach@nova.edu, 844-495-2880
Financial Aid
Financial Aid Counselor - Palm Beach Regional Campus
Enrollment and Student Services
Nova Southeastern University
11501 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
855- 769-1675 (Direct Phone)
866-396-0738 (Fax)