Offered by Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Saskatoon, Canada, Diploma in Respiratory Therapy is a diploma in Health Sciences programme. The programme runs for 96 weeks, delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition is CAD 9,800 per year for local students.
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Health Sciences
Duration: 96 weeks
Delivery: Hybrid
Local tuition: CAD 9,800 / year
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Respiratory Therapy program is a 96-week Advanced Diploma delivered by Saskatchewan Polytechnic from its Regina campus, combining virtual lecture attendance with on-site hands-on learning, high-fidelity simulation, and clinical practicums at sites across Saskatchewan, including intensive care units, emergency departments, and diagnostic labs. The program trains respiratory healthcare professionals using evidence-based theory paired with state-of-the-art equipment. Admission is competitive, with applicants ranked by academic average; the program begins each fall. Admission requires Grade 12 with a minimum 70% average in 30-level English Language Arts, Biology 30, Chemistry 30, and either Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-Calculus 30. Before clinical practicums, students must complete a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search, hold current CPR Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification, pass N95 respirator fit testing for at least two mask models, and obtain WHMIS and Transferring Lifting Repositioning certification. Graduates are prepared to work as respiratory therapists in hospital and clinical settings.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission requires Grade 12 with a minimum 70% average in 30-level English Language Arts, Biology 30, Chemistry 30, and either Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-Calculus 30. Applicants whose first language is not English must meet program-specific English Language Proficiency requirements, including IELTS Academic overall 7.0 with a minimum of 7.0 in each component. Admission is competitive, with applicants ranked by academic average. Before clinical practicum, students must complete a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search, hold current CPR Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification, pass N95 respirator fit testing for at least two mask models, and obtain WHMIS and Transferring Lifting Repositioning certification.
