This three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation for Respiratory Therapy Education and approved by the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario. It is a demanding program, academically, technically and clinically, in which students must integrate knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology with that of technology to provide care to critically ill patients.

Students participate in clinical simulation which promotes critical thinking and the application of theoretical knowledge to clinical practice. In addition to developing therapeutic strategies consistent with best practice, students learn how to adapt concepts to meet the needs of patients and develop the skills to work within a team structure in a public or private institution.

SUCCESS FACTORS

This program is well-suited for students who:

• Are able to work effectively under stressful situations.
• Have strong observational and analytical skills.
• Possess an applied technical aptitude.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can be self-directed in a team environment.
• Want to work in a variety of challenging work settings.