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How many student do you accept? To
ensure that all students in the program receive equivalent clinical
training, the program accepts a maximum of 30 students per year. What is the application deadline? The program application deadline is March 15 of the year for which the student is applying. Classes in the Cardiorespiratory Care Program begin in August of each year during the Fall Semester in conjunction with the University of South Alabama academic calendar. Can I begin the program at any other time of the year? Because the courses taught in the Department of Cardiorespiratory Care are taught in a specific sequence, you can only begin the professional phase of the program at the start of the Fall Semester of each academic year. However, if you need to complete prerequisites for entry into the professional phase of the program, you may enroll in those courses anytime. What type of degree do you offer? The Department of Cardiorespiratory Care offers a baccalaureate degree in Cardiopulmonary Sciences. What is the difference between becoming registered (RRT credential) after completing the B.S. degree program at the University of South Alabama, versus receiving an associate's degree in two years from a Community College? Several major differences exist between the baccalaureate degree offered at this institution and an associate degree offered at a community college. The program at the University of South Alabama provides education and training in both respiratory therapy and cardiovascular technology, enabling the graduate to pursue more career pathways after graduation. An associate degree limits your education to only one allied health profession. Baccalaureate degree graduates tend to be more marketable because they generally possess an education with more breadth and depth. Baccalaureate degree graduates often advance through the ranks within a hospital department more quickly. What advantage does your program have over the other B.S. programs? The
baccalaureate degree program at the University of South Alabama
provides education and training in two allied health professions,
i.e., respiratory therapy and cardiovascular technology. Other
baccalaureate degree respiratory therapy programs concentrate
only on respiratory Will a B.S. degree in Cardiorespiratory Sciences help me to pursue other fields such as medical school, perfusionists school, physician assistant school, etc? An array of career opportunities presents themselves to persons who hold a baccalaureate degree in respiratory therapy. Many of our graduates have pursued other medical areas such as physicians, physician assistants, perfusionists, echocardiographers, hospital administrators, basic science researchers, pharmaceutical representatives, and medical equipment representatives. To view a model curriculum using a B.S. degree in Cardiorespiratory Sciences from this department for application to medical school, click here. To read the advantages of obtaining a B.S. degree in Cardiorespiratory Sciences, click here. What is the salary range for respiratory therapists? In the Mobile areas baccalaureate degree graduates can earn around $50,000.00 per year. That salary will vary depending on factors such as ACLS training, credentialing, shift differential, and level of responsibility. The Financial Aid Office at the University of South Alabama will provide information about financial aid. What is the difference between a CRT program and an RRT program? A CRT program prepares persons to be certified respiratory therapists. CRTs tend to perform mainly routine floor therapy.The RRT credential is awarded to persons who graduate from a registry program. RRT signifies a registered respiratory therapist. RRTs generally work in the ICUs and are actively involved in clinical situations demanding the use of decision-making and critical-thinking skills. What is the average GPA of the students you accept? The average GPA of students entering the program varies from class to class. However, most students seem to range between 2.70 to 3.00. Refer to the curriculum. The preprofessional course work is outlined there. Do you offer night or weekend classes? No night or weekend classes in the professional phase of the program are offered. Do you offer on-line courses for respiratory therapy? At this time, the Department of Cardiorespiratory Care does not offer on-line respiratory therapy courses. |
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University
of South Alabama College of Allied Health Professions Department of Cardiorespiratory Care email: wwojciec@usouthal.edu URL: http://www.southalabama.edu/alliedhealth/crc/faq.html Phone: (251) 434-3405 Fax: (251) 434-3941 Page last updated: August 23, 2007 12:09 PM |
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