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Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by a licensed clinician in the field. Study draft only.
Respiratory Therapy
24 mo full-time · 3600 clock hours. VT-BUILD-V1 #9754 (2026-09-28): courses, lessons and assessments written for the trade by the build hub; draft pending review.
Core curriculum
Safety, math, communication, and career readinesscardiopulmonary anatomy and physiologymechanical ventilators and ventilator managementoxygen therapyairway managementsupervised clinical rotationscapstone projectclinical practicumcertification exam preparation
Course & assessment plan
9 courses · 3,600 clock hours · tuition $50,935 COMPLIMENTARY (exam and licensing fees separate; see tuition). Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.
Certification & licensure
| Credential | Type | Issuing body |
|---|---|---|
| NBRC CRT/RRT | Industry certification | National Board for Respiratory Care |
| State RT License | State license | the state (or national) licensing board |
Career poster
Pay, jobs and growth on the poster come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025 data). Tuition terms are the live offer; see tuition.
Universal core (all programs)
| Module | Hours |
|---|---|
| Workplace safety (OSHA 10) | 10 |
| First aid / CPR / AED | 8 |
| Applied math & measurement | 40 |
| Technical reading & writing | 30 |
| Digital literacy (IC3/MOS) | 30 |
| Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys) | 30 |
Stackable pathways
Clinical Support: Sterile Processing Technician → Surgical Technology → Limited X-Ray / Radiologic Technology → Respiratory Therapy
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