Is this school accredited?

The University of Missouri is accredited through North Central Accreditation

http://provost.missouri.edu/accreditation/nca.html

The Respiratory Therapy Program is accredited through the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care, and was one of the first programs to gain the 10 year accreditation in April, 2002.

The University of Missouri Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy programs, #200033 (MU Campus) and #3000066 (MU satellite at St. John's Mercy Medical Center) are accredited by the following agencies:

CoARC
1248 Harwood Road
Bedford , TX 76021-4244
817-283-2835
Fax: 817-354-8519

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
1361 Park Street
Clearwater , FL 33756
Phone: 727-210-2350
Fax: 727-210-2354

Do you offer the bridge from CRT to RRT online?

No. This online program is designed for the NBRC credentialed RRT to complete the BHS in RT.

How can I get my RRT if the MU program doesn't offer this online?

Check the AARC website for accredited RT programs in your area.

http://www.aarc.org/education/accredited_programs/

Do I have to retake the sciences if I have taken them in my previous RT program?

If the science courses are equivalent to the MU course, had a lab, and you received a grade of C (2.0) or better, they will not need to be retaken. If you are just beginning your RT program, you still may have time to select the correct coursework that will transfer to MU. This might decrease the number of credits you would have to re-take. Contact School of Health Professions Student Affairs to find equivalent courses at your school. Phone: 573-882-8011 or email:

How many hours will I need to complete my BHS in RT from MU?

The BHS degree from MU requires 120 credit hours. It is hard to predict how many each individual student will need to take because not all applicants will meet the state of Missouri general education requirements or the RT program science pre requisites. The program will perform a preliminary audit, at your request, and this will give a more accurate picture of what will transfer to MU. Send copies of any coursework to the Program Director.

What is the residency requirement for MU?

30 of the last 36 credit hours must be from MU. These can either be on campus, online through MU Direct, or through correspondence with the Center for Distance Instruction. These 30 hours will include the required RT professional courses for the BHS and any other courses taken through MU to meet the degree requirements.

Will credits from any school transfer to MU?

Only college credit from accredited colleges and universities will transfer to MU. Credits from some schools such as California College for Health Sciences, PMI, Colorado Tech, and Concorde Career colleges are not accepted by MU. The RT program may grant advanced standing for the RT professional courses from those schools. Contact for any questions on courses taken or courses that will be taken to ensure the credits will transfer.

What are the required professional courses needed for the BHS degree in RT?

Two writing intensive courses: RT 4460 Clinical RT I and RT 4955 Intro to Research

• Capstone / Service Learning requirement: RT4993
• RT4220 & RT 4920 Community & Patient Education I
• RT4420 Pediatrics
• RT4240 Pulmonary Rehab
• RT4440 Organization & Admin of RT
• RT4660 Clinical Respiratory Therapy II
• CP&D 4060 ACLS
• CP&D 4480 Clinical Ethics

Will I need to take any clinical rotations at the hospital?

After the application has been reviewed and the RT courses audited, the Program Director and Director of Clinical, along with input from the student, determine if any clinical experience might be needed. The majority of students do not need any additional clinical experience. Sometimes students request clinical experiences to brush up on rusty skills. Any clinical experience will be set up in the student's community if at all possible.

How long will it take me to complete my BHS in RT?

That will depend upon how many of the college credits you already have that will transfer in to MU to meet the General Education requirements and the RT program science pre-requisites. A typical online student takes one or two courses each semester, or 3-8 credit hours.

What will it cost me to complete my BHS at MU?
(Current as of 8/2006 for academic year 2006-2007. Fees typically go up in the summer)

Please check University of Missouri Office of Cashiers for updated information.

• Educational Fee - $235.90 per credit hour -the same for in state and out of state students
• Health Professions Fee - $51.20 per credit hour charged to all students enrolled in courses offered by the MU School of Health Professions
• Information Technology Fee - $11.70 per credit hour

What are the system requirements for this course online?

Hardware Requirements
http://iatservices.missouri.edu/hardware.html
Software Requirements
http://iatservices.missouri.edu/software/
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Where can I find more information about this program?

You can download our Inquiry Packet here, visit MU Direct, or contact Rosemary Hogan at or by calling 573-882-8422.

How do I get started?

In order to begin the process of being accepted into the degree completion program, you should first contact Rosemary Hogan at or by calling 573-882-8422 to start advising. Please remember that anytime you contact Rosemary, you should include ALL forms of contact information (e.g. full name, address, phone number, email).