ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE TO MASTER OF SCIENCE
Respiratory Therapy
Earn your Master of Science in Respiratory Therapy (MSRT) within three years from admission to graduation.
While other universities offer only an associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy, an increasing number of employers are looking for and hiring Respiratory Therapists with a bachelor’s or master’s degree. Weber State’s Associate of Science (AS) to MSRT program simplifies your transition between baccalaureate and graduate studies for those with an Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy and a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
DISCOVER
- Learn from our experienced instructors who thoroughly understand the industry
- This specialty designed path will help you accelerate your career opportunities
- Many employers now prefer graduates with a masters degree. So you can stand out above the rest.
LEARN
Your bachelor’s degree courses will cover:
- Diseases of the heart and lungs
- Equipment used in respiratory therapy
- Drugs as therapeutic agents
- Administration of medical gases
- Artificial ventilation techniques
- Diagnostic procedures
- Life support
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
You’ll also learn to treat patients for asthma, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and pneumonia.
ACHIEVE
Your bachelor’s degree will prepare you to become a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
While earning your MSRT, you’ll gain skills to advance your career as a consultant, researcher, educator, team leader, and/or administrator.
While earning your master’s degree, you’ll be able to select one of the following concentrations:
- Health administrative services
- Education
- Research
Find more details on our MSRT Website.
COURSE LAYOUT
before you begin, get to know what courses will be required for this degree
-
Prerequisites
- REST 1540: Survey of Respiratory Therapy (1)
- MATH 1010: Intermediate Algebra (4)
- ENGL 1010 EN1: Introductory College Writing (3)
- COMM 1020 HU: Principles of Public Speaking (3)
- OR COMM 2110 HU CEL: Interpersonal and Small Group Communication (3)
- PSY 1010 SS: Introductory Psychology (3)
- OR PSY 2000 SS: The Psychology of Human Relationships (3)
- HTHS 2230: Introductory Pathophysiology (3)
- REST 1560: Multi-Skilled Health Care Worker (1)
- OR CNA, military medic or EMT course:
- HTHS 1110 LS Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4)
- AND HTHS 1111: Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4)
- OR introductory level courses in the three basic sciences:
- CHEM 1010 PS: Introductory Chemistry (3)
- MICR 1113 LS: Introductory Microbiology (3)
- ZOOL 2200 LS: Human Physiology (4)
Total credit hours:
TIP: Students with no college experience may be more successful if they take their first course or two (such as HTHS 1110) in a traditional campus setting face-to-face before beginning their online courses.
-
AS to BS Courses
AS Required Courses
- REST 1540: Survey of Respiratory Therapy (1)
- REST 1560: Multi-Skilled Health Care Worker (1)
- REST 2140: Introduction to Basic Therapeutic Modalities Lab (3)
- REST 2160: Equipment Management Lab (3)
- REST 2210: Elementary Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology (3)
- REST 2230: Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology (2)
- REST 2250: Basic Patient Assessment (2)
- REST 2270: Application of Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics (3)
- REST 2300: Basic Modalities in Respiratory Care I (3)
- REST 2310: Basic Modalities in Respiratory Care II (3)
- REST 2320: Essentials of Mechanical Ventilation (2)
- REST 2330: Entry Level Respiratory Therapy Review (1)
- REST 2520: Principles of Pharmacology (2)
- REST 2700 INT: Clinical Applications (4)
- REST 2710 INT: Specialty Clinical Experience (1)
- REST 2720 INT: Clinical Applications (3)
Total Credit Hours: 37
BS Required Courses
- REST 3210: Advanced Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology (3)
- REST 3220: Advanced Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology (3)
- REST 3230: Advanced Cardiopulmonary Technology (2)
- REST 3260: Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care (3)
- REST 3270: Adult Critical Care (2)
- REST 3280: Patient Care Continuum/ Quality Management (3)
- REST 3760 INT: Clinical Applications of Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care (4)
- REST 3770 INT: Clinical Applications fo Adult Critical Care (4)
- REST 3800: Respiratory Care Certifications (3)
- REST 3780 INT: Clinical Applications (2)
- REST 4600: Patient Education and Disease Management (3)
- REST 3900: Clinical Simulation Seminar (1)
- REST 4610: Advanced Patient Assessment (1-2)
- REST 4620: Health Promotion (1-2)
- REST 4630: Continuous Quality Improvement (1-2)
- OR HIM 3300: Introduction to Quality Improvement in Healthcare (3)
- REST 4990: Senior Seminar (2)
Total credit hours: 44
Elective Courses
- REST 3500: Survey of Polysomnography (1)
- REST 3501: Anatomy and Physiology of Sleep (3)
- REST 3502: Introduction to Sleep Disorders (2)
- REST 3503: Instrumentation and Computers in Polysomnography (2)
- REST 3505: Therapeutics of Managing Sleep Apnea (2)
- REST 4800: Independent Projects (1-6)
- REST 4830: Directed Readings (1-3)
- REST 4850: Study Abroad (1-6)
- REST 4990: Senior Seminar (2)
- HAS 3000: The Healthcare System (3)
- HAS 3230: Health Communication (3)
- HAS 3260: Healthcare Leadership and Management (3)
- HAS 4400: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Administration (3)
2 credit hours of electives are required for the program
-
MSRT Courses
Required Courses
- MSRT 6010: Medical Writing, Research Methods & Design (3)
- MSRT 6020: Medical Pathophysiology/Cardiopulmonary Case Reviews (3)
- MHA 6440: Health Ethics and Law (3)
Post Professional Credential Courses (6 hours required)
- MSRT 6410: Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) (3)
- MSRT 6420: Sleep Disorders Specialty (SDS) (3)
- MSRT 6460: Neonatal Pediatric Specialty (NPS) (3)
- MSRT 6470: Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS) (3)
- MSRT 6480: Asthma Educator Specialty Credential (AE-C) (3)
Concentration/Emphasis Courses (9 hours required)
Select one of the following:Health Administrative Services Concentration
- MHA 6000: Health Systems & the Healthcare Economy (3)
- MHA 6100: Leading & Managing People in Healthcare (3)
- MHA 6240: Human Resources Management in Healthcare (3)
Education Concentration
- MSRT 6030: Adult Learning Theory & Simulation Strategies (3)
- MED 6050: Curriculum Design, Evaluation & Assessment (3)
- MED 6230: Instructional Technology for Teachers (3)
Research Concentration
- MED 6080: Conducting Educational Research (3)
- MSRT 6130: Evidence-based Practice (3)
- MSRT 6140: Applied Research in Respiratory Care (3)
MSRT Capstone Project (6 credit hours)
- MSRT 6700: Capstone Project (3)
View the full course catalog for more details.
Great care is in demand. Be Brilliant.
meet with our faculty advisor and get started today!
Visit our admissions page and start your online application today.
