Lisa Joyner, Program Chair
410-677-5001
Advisement for the major is available from the Respiratory Therapy Program.
A major in respiratory therapy may be declared at any time prior to the clinical experience. However, students with a sincere interest in the profession are encouraged to declare a major early in the college experience in order to take advantage of professional advising and program planning.
Students wishing to obtain the baccalaureate degree who hold an associate degree in respiratory therapy and have earned the registered respiratory therapist (RRT) credential may apply for advanced standing in the major. Each applicant will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine class standing within the major.
A total of 120 credit hours is required for the baccalaureate degree. The four-year curriculum includes General Education experiences and support courses in the biological and physical sciences as well as professional instruction and training in respiratory care.
In the final two years of the program, students must complete practical experiences at clinical affiliates such as Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Memorial Hospital at Easton or other clinical sites. Satisfactory completion of the program will qualify students to sit for the National Board of Respiratory Care entry-level and subsequent registry exams.
Admissions Policy
Students interested in respiratory therapy should declare respiratory therapy as their major upon application to the University. Enrollment in the respiratory therapy major is a two step process: first admission to the University with a second admission process to begin the upper-division respiratory therapy courses. Admission to the University does not guarantee acceptance to begin upper-division respiratory therapy courses.
Decisions regarding acceptance to begin upper-division respiratory therapy courses is made during the spring semester, prior to preregistration for fall classes. Upon acceptance into the Respiratory Therapy Program, students are eligible to enroll in upper-division respiratory therapy courses.
Admission Procedures
Due to course sequencing, students must begin the upper-division respiratory therapy courses in the fall semester only. All students, including those currently enrolled at SU, as well as transfer students, are considered on a competitive and space-available basis.
To be considered for admission to the upper-division respiratory therapy courses, current and prospective students must fulfill the following requirements:
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Must be admitted to Salisbury University.
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All transcripts from all previous academic institutions attended must be on file in the admissions office.
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Ordinarily, students must have completed all Salisbury University General Education requirements.
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Prior to the fall semester in which students plan to begin the upper-division coursework, they must successfully complete or have a plan to complete all respiratory therapy prerequisite coursework with no grade lower than a C. Respiratory therapy prerequisite courses are: BIOL 211 , BIOL 215 , BIOL 216 ; CHEM 121 , CHEM 122 ; HLSC 201 ; MATH 155 ; and RESP 210 .
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Submit the Application for Admission form prior to February 10 of each year.
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A GPA of 2.5 is required for admission, but does not guarantee acceptance to the program. Priority for admission into the professional program is given to students with the highest cumulative grade point average from all institutions attended and with consideration of the overall academic record.
Checklist
This checklist is an unofficial tool for planning. Matriculated students and advisors should consult the Academic Requirements Report in GullNet before and after registering for classes each semester to track academic progress.
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