Program Overview
This program develops the student's cognitive, affective and psychomotor skills as described in the goals and outcomes of the National Competency Framework for Respiratory Therapy in order to perform as an entry-level Respiratory Therapist. Competency is acquired through didactic learning and performance assessment in the laboratory and clinical setting. The curriculum addresses analysis and problem-solving, patient assessment/diagnostics/intervention, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and more - all built on strong foundational theory and learning. Program graduates must meet the requirements of the jurisdiction in which they wish to practice.
Program Highlights
- Program objectives are aligned with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario Standards of Practice.
- This is an accredited program.
- Graduates of accredited Canadian Respiratory Therapy programs are eligible to apply to write the national certification examination in Respiratory Therapy administered by Health Professionals Testing Canada.
- Students will have access to and be trained in the Centre for Applied Health Sciences, which features state-of-the-art equipment and resources.
Career Opportunities
There are a wide variety of employment opportunities in a number of diverse settings in which graduates may practice. This includes hospital settings such as ICU, operating and emergency rooms, community agencies, long-term care agencies, medical sales and services, educational institutions, patient education, rehabilitation, and research.
Admission Requirements
OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus successful completion of:
- Grade 12 English - ENG4U, ENG4C, EAE4C or EAE4U
- Grade 12 Math (C) or (U)
- Senior Level Physics (C) or (U)
- Senior Level Biology (C) or (U)
- Senior Level Chemistry (C) or (U)
OR
- The Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees certificate or equivalent courses from the Academic and Career Entrance program.
Mature students - See Admission Procedures for details.
For more information, see the Respiratory Therapy Admission Guidelines document also found on the Admission Procedures page.
Important Information
This is an OVERSUBSCRIBED program. Apply by February 1 to be considered for this program. See Admission Procedures for details.
Selection Procedure
A score is determined for each applicant derived from the required subjects for admission. Scores are then ranked by highest score and selection is made for the available positions and places on the waiting list.
For high school applicants, all of your Grade 11 courses and the first semester of your Grade 12 courses will be averaged and ranked in order to make the selection for acceptance into this program. When final grades are released applicants must meet the minimum requirement in mandatory courses.
Courses
The curriculum below is for incoming students:
Semester 1
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
|
RES111
|
Anatomy And Physiology
|
8
|
|
RES105
|
Applied Basic Sciences
|
3
|
Semester 2
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
|
RES210
|
Mechanical Ventilation I
|
5
|
Semester 3
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
|
RES310
|
Mechanical Ventilation II
|
6
|
|
RES311
|
Pulmonary Diagnostics
|
4
|
|
RES320
|
Clinical/Simulation I
|
2
|
Semester 4
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
|
RES409
|
Paediatric And Neonatal Care
|
6
|
|
RES410
|
Cardiopulmonary Management
|
5
|
|
RES411
|
Mechanical Ventilation III
|
5
|
|
RES420
|
Clinical/Simulation II
|
2
|
Semester 5
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
|
RES511
|
Clinical Practicum I - Hospital Training
|
33
|
|
RES506
|
Comprehensive Examination I
|
1
|
Semester 6
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
|
RES600
|
Medical Research Application
|
2
|
|
RES611
|
Clinical Practicum II - Hospital Training
|
33
|
|
RES606
|
Comprehensive Examination II
|
1
|
Pre-Placement Requirements
St. Clair College has partnered with Synergy Gateway Inc to provide you access to Verified - a platform that is used by students at other post-secondary institutions across Ontario for the purpose of digitally collecting placement requirements related to placement(s). Synergy Gateway Inc will provide support and clearance to help with your required documentation. You will be required to complete an Electronic Requirements Verification (ERV) Review through the Verified platform in order to receive clearance to begin your clinical placement. You will be provided access to "Verified" via a secure username and password. You will use Verified to:
- Upload your pre-placement requirements documentation for review.
- Book your Electronic Requirements Verification (ERV) service (this is a service that reviews the documents you have uploaded and provides you a status as to your eligibility to begin placements).
- Track your ongoing requirements compliance.
Each student will receive log-in credentials to access Verified that will be sent to your St. Clair College email account. Please check your inbox, spam and junk mail folders for an email from the "Synergy Help Desk". You will be required to create a new password upon logging in. Be sure to view the video user guides and student guidebook to learn how to use the Verified platform.
Any associated fees for Synergy Gateway Inc to complete the pre-placement requirements are the sole responsibility of the students:
- Synergy Review Fee: $50.50 + tax
- Synergy Follow-Up Review Fee: $10.00 + tax
It is mandatory that students complete their ERV service through Verified to be eligible for your upcoming clinical placement.
Once your account has been set up with Verified, inquiries can be directed to Synergy Gateway Inc at www.Synergyhelps.com. You will need to submit a Help Desk ticket. Their Help Desk hours are Monday to Friday: 10 am - 3 pm, excluding holidays.
** Please note: If you are an International student completing a placement, you will require a valid COOP Work Permit.
Requirements
(Please refer to your Synergy communications for full details)
Additional Placement Requirements
- Royal Blue Scrubs - embroidered with program info - available in Windsor Campus Bookstore
- Stethoscope (Littman Classic III is recommended)
- Laboratory Textbook (from campus bookstore) "Basic Clinical Lab Competencies for Respiratory Care"
- Footwear - clean running shoes
This is to make you aware that, although a COVID-19 vaccination is not required to attend St. Clair College, most of our placement sites require students to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 to be eligible to attend. Students who are not fully vaccinated cannot be provided with a placement for their program and, therefore, will not be able to complete their programs. Please be advised that COVID-19 booster shots and/or other requirements may become mandatory for placement, however, they are not currently required.
- Student placements are assigned at the discretion of the program.
- Students may be required to obtain further clearances for placement at the discretion of the placement site.
- Student personal requests for placement cannot be accommodated.
- Placements may be outside the Windsor/Chatham area (& could possibly expand throughout the province)
- Students are responsible for their own accommodation.
- Students are responsible for their own travel and all costs of placements.
- Students are responsible for the cost of scrub uniforms/footwear and equipment (such as a stethoscope, a watch with a second hand) and other incidentals as required.
- Placement schedules may include shifts on days, afternoons, weekends and holidays throughout the program based on placement needs and agency availability.
Your Investment
The standard tuition and compulsory fees for the current academic year:
2024-2025 Tuition Fees
For programs with Experiential Learning (Work Placement/Internship): Costs for accommodation, if needed, travel and related expenses are at the student's own expense. It is recommended for most programs, that students have access to a laptop or desktop computer while away from home during experiential learning periods.
Textbooks and other materials are in addition to Tuition Fees. Textbook prices may be found on the Bookstore website.
Please be aware that tuition and compulsory fees are subject to adjustment each year. The College reserves the right to change, amend or alter fees as necessary without notice or prejudice.
Smart Start Information
Program Physical Demands Analysis
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Respiratory Therapy (Ontario College Advanced Diploma) (MTCU Code 61615)
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Provide cardio-respiratory* care in compliance with relevant legislation, professional standards, codes of ethics and practice setting* policies and procedures.
- Use preventive measures that contribute to a culture of patient and employee health and safety within a range of practice settings*.
- Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships and communicate in a culturally sensitive manner with diverse patients/clients* and their families to support cardio-respiratory* health.
- Collaborate with patients/clients* and members of the inter-professional health care team to optimize cardio-respiratory* health and well-being.
- Assess and interpret relevant diagnostic and patient information when treating patients/clients* who are experiencing a range of cardio-respiratory* conditions.
- Develop patient’s/client’s* plan of care in collaboration with patients/clients* and healthcare team members by identifying priorities, establishing goals and determining interventions to support optimal cardio-respiratory* outcomes.
- Select, implement, evaluate and modify therapeutic cardio-respiratory* interventions to provide evidence-based, patient-centred care in a range of practice settings*.
- Develop, implement and evaluate cardio-respiratory* related learning plans in collaboration with patients/clients*, families and healthcare team members to support client independence and self-management.
- Complete written and electronic documentation of patient/client* care to meet legal, organizational and professional requirements.
- Read, interpret and participate in research* and use relevant evidence-based findings to inform and guide respiratory therapy practice.
- Engage in reflective practice* and ongoing professional development activities to maintain and enhance competence in the field of respiratory therapy.
Additional Information
- As of Fall 2019, the Respiratory Therapy program has adopted digital textbooks. Ebook/digital prices may be found on the Bookstore website.