Respiratory Therapy School Admission Requirements

In this video, we’ll take a look at the respiratory therapy school admission process and give you some tips on how to improve your chances of being accepted into the program.

➡️ Is it Difficult to Get Accepted Into Respiratory Therapy School?
The field of respiratory care is expected to grow significantly over the next decade. This means that there will be many job openings for respiratory therapists in the coming years. However, this also means that competition for spots in respiratory therapy programs will be increased.

➡️ Obtain a High School Diploma or Equivalent
If you haven’t already completed high school, you’ll need to do so before you can apply to a respiratory therapy program. This means finishing high school, completing a GED program, or taking the necessary courses at a local community college.

➡️ Complete the Required Prerequisite Courses
To become eligible to apply to respiratory therapy school, there are certain prerequisite courses that you'll need to complete.
- Anatomy and Physiology I
- Anatomy and Physiology II
- College Algebra
- English Composition
- General Psychology

➡️ Maintain a Competitive GPA
Your GPA is one of the most important factors in the respiratory therapy school admissions process. Most schools require a minimum GPA of 2.5 in order to be eligible to apply.

➡️Submit an Application
When completing your application, be sure to fill it out completely and accurately. In addition, be sure to include all required information and documents. Submit Proof of Clinical Experience or Observation Hours

➡️ Submit Previous College Transcripts
If you’ve taken any college courses in the past, you’ll need to submit your transcripts when applying to respiratory therapy school. This is important because schools need to see what type of grades you’ve been getting to determine if you’re eligible for admission.

➡️ Submit ACT or SAT Scores
The exact requirements will vary from school to school, but most schools require a minimum score of 18 on the ACT or 950 on the SAT. If you don’t meet the minimum score requirements, you may still be able to apply if you have a strong GPA.

➡️ Submit Letters of Recommendation
These letters should be from people who can speak to your character and abilities, such as a teacher, coach, or employer. If you have any family members or friends who are respiratory therapists, they may also be able to write you a letter of recommendation.

➡️ Pay the Required Application Fees
Most schools charge an application fee of around $50. However, the exact amount will vary from school to school. Be sure to check with each school to find out their specific requirements.

➡️ Enroll in an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
Congratulations on taking the first step towards a rewarding career as a respiratory therapist!

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⏰TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
0:27 - Is it Difficult to Get Accepted Into Respiratory Therapy School?
1:00 - Obtain a High School Diploma or Equivalent
1:20 - Complete the Required Prerequisite Courses
1:55 - Maintain a Competitive GPA
2:38 - Submit an Application
3:22 - Submit Previous College Transcripts
3:41 - Submit ACT or SAT Scores
4:07 - Submit Letters of Recommendation
4:27 - Pay the Required Application Fees
5:05 - Enroll in an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
5:15 - Is Respiratory Therapy School Worth It?

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[lmurjohnson]

I got in rt school graduated and didn’t like it once I was done. Make sure this is what you want to do also the program is very intense!

[FullTraderAlchemist]

Before you enter the field. They like to go by “point system” for work load. Nothing is about patient care or the employees . They will never over staff but it’s okay to understaff.

[anthony.m.lamotta]

PSA: RT job is easy. The education doesn’t match the work criteria. If you think you’re going to be an intubating, and chest tube sticking rock star you’re wrong. The pay sucks, and your treated like second rate medical professionals. You will literally give Nebulizers and call ZERO shots. Running a vent? No problem, just check with the Dr who will over rule your own intuition. You’ll learn on the fly and mostly base your setting on the patient. The only decent pay check you will get is from traveling. Which is an absolute miserable pain in the ass for licensing. You have to get individual licenses and fulfill individual requirements PLUS the notoriously mind numbing CEU’s that are state specific and required, Absolutely stupid. Are you a hands on person? If so, don’t be in the medical profession. It’s literally ALL “education based, ”and “documentation.” So if you hate paper work, and remembering text book criteria that really doesn’t fit your daily routine, You will pull your hair out bi-weekly. Work for fed Ex or the post office and make 80k-6 figures annually with better benefits.

[ranxalter]

Don’t watch these videos just talk to your advisors

[annadelfoyo]

You missed the part where you say that once you are done at RT school you still need to pass 3 BOARD EXAMS (when nurses, radiology technicians just for example takes only one). In addition when you finally passed your boards you are going to be in a career that almost nobody knows what is, or what you do, and most important your pay check is going to be a HUGE SHIT!! (At least if you live in Florida), forgets about the NBRC they never, never are going to support you.