Medicine:Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care

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Short description: Four-year academic degree

The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care (BSRC or BScRC) is a four-year academic degree in the science and principles of respiratory care, granted by a tertiary education university or similarly accredited school.[1]

In the United States one is eligible to sit for the NBRC-WRE licensing examination to become a Registered Respiratory Therapist after graduating from either a two-year program with an associate degree or from a four-year program with a bachelor's degree, the bachelor's degree prepares respiratory practitioners for a professional role away from the bedside with coursework in science, research, leadership, and informatics.[2][3]

Respiratory care practice

Students awarded a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care are qualified to sit for the three credentialing examinations NBRC-ELE, NBRC-WRE, and NBRC-CSE and apply for licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

See also

  • Respiratory Care

References

  1. "Creating a vision for respiratory care in 2015 and beyond.". Respir Care 54 (3): 375–89. 2009. PMID 19245732. 
  2. "Transitioning the respiratory therapy workforce for 2015 and beyond.". Respir Care 56 (5): 681–90. 2011. doi:10.4187/respcare.01169. PMID 21276324. 
  3. "Competencies needed by graduate respiratory therapists in 2015 and beyond.". Respir Care 55 (5): 601–16. 2010. PMID 20420732. 

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