Respiratory Therapy
(Online)

Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy may seek academic advancement beyond entry-level education through a program that emphasizes advanced theory, professional practice, and leadership concepts, delivered through distance education.

The Respiratory Therapy Bachelor’s Degree – Distance Education Program at Platt College offers:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy
• Distance Education delivery, with coursework completed online
• Upper-division academic coursework designed to build upon prior respiratory therapy education
• Institutional accreditation by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
• Approval to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE)
• Academic preparation applicable to advanced professional, supervisory, educational, and non-clinical roles within respiratory care and healthcare settings
• Student support services throughout enrollment, including academic advising, financial aid guidance, and Career Services

Platt College programs are educational in nature. Completion of the program does not guarantee certification, licensure, or employment.

The Respiratory Therapy Bachelor’s Degree provides upper-division academic instruction that builds on prior respiratory therapy education.

Instruction includes:

• Advanced respiratory care concepts and professional practice
• Advanced cardiopulmonary physiology and pathophysiology
• Advanced respiratory pharmacology
• Adult critical care concepts
• Neonatal and pediatric respiratory care concepts
• Patient assessment and care management
• Community and public health considerations
• Pulmonary rehabilitation and disease management
• Disaster preparedness and respiratory care response
• Polysomnography concepts
• Quality improvement in healthcare
• Healthcare communication and management principles
• Capstone coursework integrating respiratory therapy and professional practice

The program focuses on academic advancement, not entry-level clinical training.

The full-time Respiratory Therapy Bachelor’s Degree – Distance Education Program is designed to be completed in:

• Approximately 13 months

For full-time enrollment, the Respiratory Therapy Bachelor’s Degree – Distance Education Program consists of:

• 2,195 clock hours
• 187 quarter credits

Upon successful completion of the Respiratory Therapy Bachelor’s Degree – Distance Education Program all academic, attendance, and financial requirements, graduates are awarded a:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy

This Respiratory Therapy Bachelor’s Degree program is offered through Distance Education. Academic instruction is delivered online, with program administration supported through Platt College’s distance education operations.

The Respiratory Therapy Bachelor’s Degree Program is delivered via Distance Education, meaning:

• Coursework is completed online
• Courses follow a structured academic schedule
• All program courses are designated as distance education courses

Distance Education coursework follows a structured term schedule. Specific course pacing, deadlines, and participation requirements are reviewed during the enrollment process.

This Respiratory Therapy bachelor’s degree program does not include entry-level labs, clinical rotations, or externships.

The program is designed to provide academic advancement for individuals with prior respiratory therapy education.

The Respiratory Therapy Bachelor’s Degree Distance Education Program provides education applicable to advanced, supervisory, educational, and non-clinical roles in respiratory care and healthcare organizations, subject to employer requirements.

Graduates may pursue opportunities in settings such as:

• Acute care hospitals
• Respiratory care departments
• Healthcare education and training environments
• Quality assurance and compliance roles
• Healthcare administration and care coordination

Employment outcomes vary based on individual qualifications and employer requirements.

The Respiratory Therapy Bachelor’s Degree – Distance Education Program may be appropriate for individuals who:

• Have completed prior postsecondary education appropriate for a bachelor’s degree
• Have prior respiratory therapy education
• Are seeking academic advancement in respiratory care
• Prefer a distance education learning format
• Are prepared for upper-division academic coursework

Prospective students are encouraged to speak with Admissions to confirm eligibility.

Applicants must meet general admissions requirements and have completed prior postsecondary education appropriate for a Respiratory Therapy Bachelor’s Degree Program.

Eligibility is determined through:

• Submission and review of official college transcripts
• Evaluation of completed coursework for applicability to the program curriculum
• Completion of required entrance testing, if applicable
• Completing a personal admissions interview and tour of the campus
• Completion of any additional program-specific admissions steps, if required

All requirements are verified prior to enrollment.

This program is structured as a bachelor-level program that builds upon prior postsecondary education.

Eligibility is determined through transcript evaluation during the enrollment process.

Transfer credit for prior coursework may be considered, subject to transcript evaluation and academic approval during enrollment.

The Respiratory Therapy Bachelor’s Degree – Distance Education Program cost information is provided through official tuition disclosures during the enrollment process.

Program cost typically includes:

• Tuition
• Books and supplies

The most current cost information can be found in the Catalog Addendum and will also be reviewed during the enrollment process.

Financial aid for Respiratory Therapy Bachelor’s Degree – Distance Education Program is available to qualified students. Eligibility and available funding options are reviewed during the financial aid portion of the enrollment process.

Entry-level respiratory therapy education is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).

CoARC accreditation applies to entry-level respiratory therapy programs, typically at the associate degree level.

This bachelor’s degree program provides advanced academic education and is not an entry-level respiratory therapy program.

Initial eligibility for respiratory therapy credentialing examinations is based on completion of a CoARC-accredited entry-level program, not this bachelor’s degree.

Scope of practice is governed by employers and applicable credentialing and licensure requirements.

Completion of the Respiratory Therapy Bachelor’s Degree Program does not expand or alter scope of practice.

Yes.

The Respiratory Therapy Bachelor’s Degree – Distance Education Program is delivered through Distance Education, with coursework completed online.

The Associate Degree provides entry-level clinical respiratory therapy education.

The Bachelor’s Degree focuses on advanced theory, professional practice, and academic advancement.

The enrollment process for the Respiratory Therapy Bachelor’s Degree – Distance Education Program includes:

• Requesting information and speaking with Admissions
• Completing a personal admissions interview and tour of the campus
• Submitting official transcripts for evaluation
• Completing any required entrance testing
• Reviewing required institutional disclosures
• Completing enrollment paperwork

Beginning the program at the next available start date