Respiratory Therapist
Restores patients' pulmonary function and supports breathing by planning and administering medically prescribed respiratory therapy across acute and home settings.
- 75% licensure pass rate (2024)
- $9,622/yr tuition
Healthcare education partner
Shawnee State University
Pass Rate N/A
Avg. Weeks N/A
Avg. Tuition $9,622 to $16,157
Location Portsmouth, OH
Pathways at Shawnee State University
Credential-to-credential routes you can start or finish at this institution.
CNA RT
CNA to Respiratory Therapist
Move from bedside care into respiratory therapy with an associate degree and RRT credential.
Typical timeline: 2 years
View pathway →DA RDH
Dental Assistant to Dental Hygienist
Use your chairside experience to enter a dental hygiene program and double your earning power.
Typical timeline: 2 years
View pathway →LPN ADN
LPN to RN Bridge
Advance from practical nursing to RN with bridge programs that credit your LPN coursework.
Typical timeline: 18 months
View pathway →CNA BSN
CNA to BSN
Bridge from frontline care to a four-year nursing degree, with your patient-care hours working for you.
Typical timeline: 4 years
View pathway →CNA ADN
CNA to ADN (Registered Nurse)
Turn your CNA experience into an associate nursing degree — the fastest route to RN licensure.
Typical timeline: 2 years
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