Respiratory Therapy

Ohio University is currently exploring the addition of Respiratory Therapy, an in-demand healthcare field focused on helping patients breathe easier and live healthier lives. This program would be produced through Ohio University’s College of Health Sciences and Professions. 

CHSP is known for its experiential and interdisciplinary approach to healthcare education. The college emphasizes applied learning through clinical experiences, internships, research opportunities, and community partnerships.

This approach helps students connect academic knowledge with real-world practice and prepares them to enter the healthcare workforce with confidence and competence.

This program is seeking provisional accreditation from CoARC and can make no assurance provisional accreditation is granted.

Suggested Program Format

The suggested instructional format would possibly includes a combination of asynchronous online coursework, on-site laboratory experiences, and required clinical rotations. 

This structure would provide flexibility while ensuring students gain the practical experience necessary for professional practice. Students should receive respiratory care training from expert faculty who are active healthcare practitioners and bring current clinical experience into the learning environment.

What Students Could Expect to Learn

Students should build a strong foundation in medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology, and cardiopulmonary diseases. 

They should also develop patient care and technical skills, including learning how to use respiratory care diagnostic and treatment devices through supervised practicum experiences.

Learning Location: Fairfield County Workforce Center

Coursework for the newly proposed Respiratory Therapy program would be held at the Fairfield County Workforce Center in Carroll, Ohio.

As part of a multi-million-dollar renovation to the center, a dedicated Respiratory Therapy lab is being considered to support hands-on training and skill development.