HD in Thérapie respiratoire

La Cité Collégiale

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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HD in Thérapie respiratoire is a higher diploma in Health Sciences programme taught at La Cité Collégiale in Ottawa, Canada. The programme runs for 7 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 6,539 per semester (CAD 1,385 per semester for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Higher Diploma
Field: Health Sciences
Duration: 7 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 1,385 / semester
International tuition: CAD 6,539 / semester

Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

Ce programme prépare à la profession de thérapeute respiratoire : fournir des soins critiques, d'urgence, thérapeutiques, diagnostiques et éducatifs à une clientèle variée (adultes, enfants, bébés et prématurés) et à leur famille. Les tâches comprennent l'appui respiratoire à l'aide d'un ventilateur, de médicaments respiratoires et d'appareils d'oxygène, l'évaluation du patient et la rédaction de son plan de soins, les tests cliniques et leur interprétation, l'assistance à l'anesthésiste en salle d'opération et l'enseignement de techniques respiratoires. Les premières étapes combinent théorie, laboratoires et stages ; les dernières sont principalement consacrées aux stages cliniques et à la préparation de l'examen national du Conseil canadien des soins respiratoires.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Highly competitive quota programme: files are assessed from 1 February and offers go out by mid-February; when eligible applicants outnumber the seats at 1 February, ranking is on school test results or secondary marks with priority to Ontario residents, and Présciences de la santé transfers also get priority. Domestic entry — Ontario: OSSD or a Canadian equivalent, or at 19 or over reading comprehension 250 and numeracy 275, plus Biology SBI3C or SBI3U at 60% or better. Quebec: Biology ST 055404, STE 058404 or Biologie 534 at a minimum of 60%. New Brunswick: Biology 53411 at 60% or better. An applicant short on mathematics can be admitted by passing the mathematics achievement test or La Cité's preparatory mathematics course. International applicants must hold a secondary-school diploma or baccalaureate, or be in their final secondary year with proof of enrolment, and — because of the science and mathematics marks required — must supply an ICAS credential evaluation; La Cité's highly competitive table records the February round as covering every application except those from international candidates. Working English is expected. Before the clinical placements at stages 3, 5, 6 and 7: up-to-date immunisation record, N-95 mask, a level-C standard first aid and CPR-AED certificate (16 hours) valid for the whole programme, a criminal record check done within the previous six months, and NRP certification from stage 5 onwards. Some placements are outside Ottawa and can run days, evenings, nights and weekends.

Application Details

Start Date: Starts in autumn (September) — La Cité lists no other intake for this programme.
Application Deadline: Fixed deadline — La Cité lists this as a highly competitive (quota) programme. Domestic applications must be in by 1 February for the September intake: for September 2026 entry the college set 1 February 2026 as the deadline and sent admission decisions by mid-February 2026. Domestic applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca: for Fall 2027 entry the online application opened on 26 September 2026, colleges may start sending offers from 1 November 2026, and 1 February 2027 is the equal-consideration date. Files are ranked on the strength of the academic record, and under ministry direction priority goes first to Ontario residents, then to residents of other provinces and territories, then to international applicants — meeting the minimum requirements does not secure a place. La Cite's highly competitive table excludes international applications from this selection round. International applicants: La Cite's programme-availability table for international candidates, read 6 September 2026, shows this programme as closed for September 2026, not offered for January 2027, not offered for May 2027 and not yet posted for September 2027. Applications go through collegesdelontario.ca (SACO/OCAS) with a non-refundable CAD 350 application fee.

About La Cité Collégiale

Type: College
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1990
Students: 5,000
Programs: 137
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does HD in Thérapie respiratoire award?

La Cité Collégiale awards a Higher Diploma in the field of Health Sciences on completion of this programme.

How long does HD in Thérapie respiratoire take?

The programme runs for 7 semesters.

How much does HD in Thérapie respiratoire cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 6,539 per semester (CAD 1,385 per semester for local students).

Can HD in Thérapie respiratoire be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at La Cité Collégiale.

What language is HD in Thérapie respiratoire taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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