Welcome to the Department of Respiratory Care
The respiratory care program at Boise State is one of the top of its kind in the nation. With small class sizes and a close-knit cohort of faculty and students, our program is engaging and offers hands-on learning experiences. Our placement rate after graduation is excellent, so our graduates are ready to start a successful career right away!
What is Respiratory Care?
Respiratory care is a specialized area of health care that works closely with individuals suffering from breathing and cardiac disorders. Respiratory therapists are trained on advanced medical equipment and work closely with patients to help them manage their conditions.
Our Programs
The Boise State respiratory care program is home to three distinct programs:
- On campus program for students new to the field that includes hands-on classroom education, laboratory instruction and clinical experience in local hospitals which culminates in a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care. This is an entry to practice program.
- Online program designed to advance associate degree registered respiratory therapists (RRT) to the Bachelor of Science degree. This program focuses on the specific skills working therapists need to obtain a bachelor’s degree. This is a degree advancement program.
- Online Master of Science in Respiratory Care program for students who want to advance their careers and the profession with a focus on educational leadership. This is a degree advancement program.
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Announcements and Deadlines
The application deadline for the Fall 2020 on-campus is currently open.
Interested in joining our program? The priority application deadline for the Fall 2020 on-campus cohort is March 1, 2020. To learn more about our programs, or for questions about the application process, contact us today.
Respiratory Care News
Respiratory Care Faculty Promote Inclusive Healthcare for the LGBTQIA+ Community
Respiratory Care Preceptors Earn National Preceptor Recognition Award
Samantha Davis Named President-Elect – Idaho Society for Respiratory Care
Respiratory Care Faculty Assists in Bringing Health Clinics to Communities in Need
Lanny Inabnit and Jody Lester recognized for their work in respiratory care
College of Health Sciences
The College of Health Sciences strives to provide high quality, affordable, relevant education to its students and the campus community through health-related initiatives and resources. The college believes that students can learn more from each other through interprofessional education learning opportunities to advance life-long health in global communities. Below is the list of schools, resources, and initiatives housed in the College of Health Sciences.