Offered by College of the North Atlantic in Stephenville, Canada, Diploma in Respiratory Therapy is a diploma in Health Sciences programme. The programme runs for 3 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 4,685 per semester (CAD 1,301 per semester for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Health Sciences
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 1,301 / semester
International tuition: CAD 4,685 / semester
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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College of the North Atlantic's Respiratory Therapy program is a three-year diploma delivered on campus at the Prince Philip Drive campus, preparing students to assess, diagnose, and treat cardiopulmonary conditions. The curriculum covers anatomy, physiology, microbiology, pharmacology, pathophysiology, mechanical ventilation, and neonatal care through classroom, laboratory, and simulation learning combined with clinical placements at approved facilities across Newfoundland and Labrador. The program is accredited by Accreditation Canada and includes certifications in the Neonatal Resuscitation Program, Basic Life Support, and WHMIS. Graduates work in hospital settings such as intensive care units, general wards, neonatal nurseries, operating rooms, pulmonary function labs, and emergency departments, as well as community settings including homecare and asthma clinics. Graduates are eligible to write the national certification exam and earn the Registered Respiratory Therapist credential, and the program holds an articulation agreement with Memorial University's Fisheries and Marine Institute Bachelor of Technology program.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:60.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Direct entry requires a High School Graduation Certificate with a 60% overall average, including English 3201 (60% minimum), Mathematics (Advanced 2200/3200 at 50% minimum or Academic 2201 at 50%/3201 at 60%), Biology 2201 and 3201 (50% minimum each), and Chemistry 3202 or Physics 3204 (50% minimum); equivalent College Transition or Adult Basic Education (Level III) routes are also accepted. All applicants must complete the Casper Admissions Exam, used in a points-based competitive ranking. A Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check are required for clinical placement access. Applicants whose first language is not English must present an IELTS Academic Test overall band score of 7.0, with a minimum of 7.0 in Speaking, 7.5 in Listening, 6.5 in Reading, and 7.0 in Writing.
