Bachelor of Science in Cardiopulmonary Therapy
Encyclopedia
The Bachelor of Science in Cardiopulmonary Therapy (BSCT or BSRT) is a four year academic degree
in the science and principles of Respiratory therapy
, granted by a tertiary education
university
or similarly accredited school. Though one is eligible to sit for the NBRC-WRE
licensing examination to become a Registered Respiratory Therapist
after graduating from either a two year program with an Associate's Degree or from a four-year program with an Bachelor's Degree, the BSCT/BSRT prepares respiratory therapists for a professional role away from the bedside with coursework in science, research, leadership, and informatics.
Academic degree
An academic degree is a position and title within a college or university that is usually awarded in recognition of the recipient having either satisfactorily completed a prescribed course of study or having conducted a scholarly endeavour deemed worthy of his or her admission to the degree...
in the science and principles of Respiratory therapy
Respiratory therapy
Respiratory therapy is a healthcare profession in which specialists work with patients suffering from either acute or chronic respiratory problems. These specialists are termed Respiratory Therapists in most places internationally but may also be referred to as Respiratory Scientists or...
, granted by a tertiary education
Tertiary education
Tertiary education, also referred to as third stage, third level, and post-secondary education, is the educational level following the completion of a school providing a secondary education, such as a high school, secondary school, university-preparatory school...
university
University
A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. A university is an organisation that provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education...
or similarly accredited school. Though one is eligible to sit for the NBRC-WRE
NBRC-WRE
The NBRC-WRE is an examination for the advanced credentialing of previously certified respiratory therapists in the United States....
licensing examination to become a Registered Respiratory Therapist
Registered Respiratory Therapist
A Registered Respiratory Therapist is a cardiopulmonary therapist and specialist who is required to exercise considerable independent clinical judgment in the respiratory care of patients...
after graduating from either a two year program with an Associate's Degree or from a four-year program with an Bachelor's Degree, the BSCT/BSRT prepares respiratory therapists for a professional role away from the bedside with coursework in science, research, leadership, and informatics.