200 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Respiratory Therapy Program
Year Program Started: 1981
Max. Participants/Year: 18
Application Deadline: rolling admission
Program Timeframe: September - May
Academic Level Targeted: college
Racial/Ethnic Focus: any racial/ethnic group
Type of Program: education
Program Attributes: for credit, financial aid provided, counseling provided, mentors/advisors provided
Program Acceptance Requirements: matriculation at this school (must apply to University of Hartford), GPA/academic standing (minimum of 2.5 is required)
Primary Science Discipline(s) Targeted: anatomy, biology, pathology
Additional Comments: Respiratory care is an allied health profession with emphasis on diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary diseases. Students receive education in anatomy, physiology, chemistry, therapeutics, and pharmacology. In addition to granting a Bachelor's degree, the program also grants a certificate of completion for the therapist program.
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