Bachelor’s in Respiratory Therapy — RRT to BSRT Learn Advanced Respiratory Therapy Methods
120
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Advance Your Clinical Career with Our Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (RRT to BSRT) Online Degree
Do you want to expand your career options and take your respiratory therapy skills to a higher level? If you are a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and have an associate degree, then conferring our Bachelor of Science (BS) in Respiratory Therapy — RRT to BSRT degree can help provide the skills and knowledge you need to open new career opportunities.
With Liberty’s BSRT degree program, you can learn advanced methods in determining your patients’ needs, advanced modes of ventilation, cardiopulmonary interactions in health and illness, and other important skills. These skills can enable you to help you serve your patients as they seek to maximize their recovery times and improve their conditions. Liberty’s online respiratory therapy bachelor’s degree can help you get the training you need.
A Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (RRT to BSRT) from Liberty University can help you gain the values, knowledge, and skills needed to elevate your opportunities for promotion and increase your effectiveness in the field. Gain the confidence and professionalism needed to react calmly and quickly under stress. Our online respiratory therapist bachelor’s degree can help you advance your practice and vie for additional compensation in advanced roles.
Why Choose Our Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy — RRT to BSRT Degree?
Liberty University’s BSRT can not only help you pursue opportunities for promotion and higher compensation — it can also keep you up-to-date with current practices and trends that may help you meet broader challenges in the field. All of our courses are taught from a Christian worldview and can be completed 100% online. This means you can advance your career from the comfort of your own home or office without compromising your values or neglecting your other responsibilities.
CoARC Accreditation
The B.S. Degree Advancement Program in Respiratory Care, CoARC program number 510013, B.S. in Respiratory Therapy online program holds Provisional Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com).
CoARC accredits respiratory therapy education programs in the United States. To achieve this end, it utilizes an ‘outcomes based’ process. Programmatic outcomes are performance indicators that reflect the extent to which the educational goals of the program are achieved and by which program effectiveness is documented.
Program Outcomes Data URL: https://coarc.com/students/programmatic-outcomes-data/
Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
P.O. Box 54876
Hurst, Texas 76054-4876
(817) 283-2835
What Will You Study in Our Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (RRT to BSRT) Online Degree?
Throughout our online Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy, you can learn the skills and competencies required of a respiratory therapist practicing at the top of their field. This program can help you:
- Explore how to evaluate clinical data to determine the appropriateness of prescribed respiratory care.
- Keep on top of new therapies and practices.
- Engage in professional activities that further the profession of respiratory therapy.
- Discover up-to-date research techniques used in respiratory therapy.
- Develop management and leadership techniques that can set you apart for a promotion.
You can also learn the importance of preserving your patients’ dignity while you ease their suffering, allowing you to give them excellent professional and spiritual care.
This degree is designed to help you confidently:
- Differentiate practice idiosyncrasies and determine respiratory therapies leveraging evidence-based approaches associated with advanced practice.
- Develop a project or research proposal related to clinical practice, administration, or education associated with respiratory therapy.
- Critically appraise and interpret relevant medical and other authoritative literature related to advanced clinical practice, administration, education, and/or research associated with respiratory therapy.
- Integrate a biblical worldview within the healthcare environment.
Potential Career Opportunities
- Case manager
- Clinical specialist
- Director
- Disease manager
- Respiratory therapist
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Degree Information
- The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (RRT to BSRT) degree falls under the School of Health Sciences.
- View the Undergraduate Health Sciences Course Guides (login required).
Degree Completion Plan
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Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
Undergraduate Full Time | $390/Credit |
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Undergraduate Part Time | $455/Credit |
Military Undergraduate | $250/Credit |
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Admission Information for Our Online Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (RRT to BSRT) Degree Program
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9595.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official high school transcripts or official GED test scores.*
- Students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of our High School Self-Certification Form (login required – you will first need to claim your Liberty Account).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system).
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
- Proof of having graduated from a CoARC-accredited associate degree program in respiratory therapy
- Proof of RRT credential from NBRC and are licensed to practice
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
*Official high school transcript requirement may be waived with college transcripts from an accredited college/university showing at least 12 earned credit hours with an acceptable GPA.
Note: A 2.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.
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High School Transcript Policy
Applicants may submit a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of a final official high school transcript in order to enroll in up to 12 credit hours at Liberty University.
- Applicants may submit a college transcript showing 12 or more credits from an accredited institution and a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of high school transcripts.
Students must submit official high school transcripts, or official college transcripts showing at least 12 credit hours earned with an acceptable grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution, in order to register for additional courses.
The official high school transcript, GED requirement, and High School Self-Certification Form can be waived if the applicant has earned an associate degree or higher.
Final transcripts must reflect all coursework and final grades received for grades 9-12, a graduation date, and an overall GPA. (Mailed transcripts must be in a sealed and unopened envelope.)
Unofficial College Transcript Policy
Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:
- Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
- Cumulative GPA
- A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
- Degree and date conferred (if applicable)
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Military Transfers
If you have military-only transfer credits (completed basic training and enlistment), you must request an official military transcript. Please go to the Military Transfer Credit webpage to request your military transcript.
International Applicants
If you are an international applicant, you may be required to have your international transcripts reviewed. Information regarding the transcript evaluation process for international students can be found by visiting NACES.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
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Lynchburg, VA 24515
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Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)*
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
- Potential college credit for military training
*Not applicable to certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What degree is needed to be a respiratory therapist?
As a registered respiratory therapist, you are already qualified with the training to work in a clinic. However, many roles and job opportunities may require a full respiratory therapist BS degree. Respiratory therapist bachelor programs can help you build toward more advanced clinical studies and higher-level roles.
Respiratory therapy: associate vs bachelor’s degree
An associate degree in respiratory therapy is designed to provide the essential training and credentials you need to become a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). These requirements include hands-on training in a physical lab location and required hours of observation and internships.
Liberty University’s respiratory therapy bachelor’s degree is designed to be transfer-friendly, so you can build on your previously earned credentials without rehashing things you’ve already learned. You can also gain additional skills and training you need to pursue more advanced studies and roles. RRT to BSRT online programs like Liberty’s program do not require additional hands-on training or internship hours because these requirements were met in your RRT training. That’s why you can complete your respiratory degree online through advanced simulations and online training.
Is Liberty's Respiratory Therapy program accredited?
Liberty University’s BS in Respiratory Therapy online program holds Provisional Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (COARC). See Liberty’s accreditation page for more information.
CoARC accredits respiratory therapy education programs in the United States. To achieve this end, it utilizes an ‘outcomes-based’ process. Programmatic outcomes are performance indicators that reflect the extent to which the educational goals of the program are achieved and by which program effectiveness is documented.
The CoARC’s outcomes webpage https://coarc.com/students/programmatic-outcomes-data/
What is an RRT to BSRT program?
Liberty’s online respiratory therapy degree can take you from your certification as a respiratory therapist to a completed bachelor’s degree. This program is designed to build on your previous training with additional specialized content to give you advanced skills.
With a degree in respiratory therapy, you can take advantage of new opportunities in the respiratory therapy industry such as management and administrative roles, or advanced practice positions. Liberty’s online respiratory therapy program can help you build toward a more rewarding and fulfilling career.
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