Respiratory Therapy, BSRT Degree Advancement

Advance your respiratory therapy career with a 100% online bachelor's degree completion program - and no clinical requirement

Respiratory therapists evaluate and treat all types of patients, from premature infants lacking fully developed lungs to adults suffering from labored breathing to elderly persons whose lungs have become diseased.

The profession continues to grow and embrace a more holistic role that not only includes acute care at the patient's bedside but also preventive care and patient education. 

A bachelor's degree is the future of the profession as determined by the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC). By earning your Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy with Nebraska Methodist College, you'll be well-positioned to become a leader in your field.

Program Information

This bachelor's degree advancement program offers:

• 100% online courses so you can continue to practice in your local area.
• No clinical hours required.
• Curriculum supports the changing role of the respiratory therapist and includes content in health promotion, health education, leadership, case management and healthcare policy.
• Focuses on the holistic nature of the respiratory care profession.
• Choose from two advanced practice tracks - Education & Research or Healthcare Management & Leadership.

Respiratory Therapist Salary & Job Outlook

According to Salary.com, the median salary in 2019 for respiratory therapists with bachelor's degrees in the U.S. was between $64,262 and $67,587 per year ($29 - $35 per hour), while the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects faster-than-average job growth for the profession of 23 percent between 2016 and 2026.

Graduates are prepared to serve the community in various roles such as a(n):

• Respiratory Care Department Manager/ Director
• Health Education Specialist - for management of respiratory-related conditions, case management and, depending on current legislation, as a physician extender for home healthcare
• Educator in Respiratory Care Program (course, lab or clinical instructor; clinical coordinator; program director)
• Health Promotion Manager or community agency employee (i.e. American Lung Association)

Which degree is right for me?

Nebraska Methodist College offers different degree programs in respiratory therapy to fit your current level of education and/or certification. We've illustrated the most common situations below as a guide. For information specific to your situation, please contact one of our admissions coordinators.

Program Accreditation

Nebraska Methodist College (NMC) is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. NMC is applying for accreditation of the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (BSRT) degree advancement program from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), www.coarc.com, and was granted Approval of Intent #510010 by CoARC, effective Nov. 9, 2018.