Respiratory TherapyNEW

Humber’s Respiratory Therapy Advanced Diploma program prepares students to deliver safe, evidence-informed, and person-centered cardio-respiratory care. Through a dynamic blend of classroom instruction, simulation-based training, and extensive clinical placements, learners build strong foundations in health and life sciences, clinical judgment, and hands-on technical skills. 

Students gain expertise in airway management and mechanical ventilation, cardiopulmonary diagnostics and resuscitation, oxygen and aerosol therapy, pulmonary function and stress testing, prevention and rehabilitation of cardio-respiratory diseases and patient education and interprofessional collaboration. 

The program aligns with the National Competency Framework for Respiratory Therapy and equips graduates to meet the standards of practice set by the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO) and other provincial regulatory bodies. 

Professional Credentialing 

Graduates must complete the Canadian Board for Respiratory Care (CBRC) national certification exam to apply for credentialing with the CRTO or the regulatory body in their province of practice. As regulated professionals, Respiratory Therapists in Ontario are required to engage in continuous professional development to ensure the highest standards of patient carecrto.on.ca. 

Timing & intensity: Work-integrated learning occurs in upper semesters and involves full-time rotations across partner hospitals/clinical sites. Rotations involve days, evenings, nights, weekends, and statutory holidays to reflect 24/7 care. 

Clinical Placement Locations and Student Responsibility  
While every effort is made to place students in their preferred clinical location, placement opportunities are dependent on-site availability and program needs. As a result, students may be assigned to placements outside of their preferred region, including locations across Ontario. Students are responsible for any costs associated with travel, temporary relocation, or accommodation required to complete their placement. We recommend planning ahead and maintaining flexibility throughout the placement process. 

WIL Clearance requirements 

Before beginning placements, students must meet Humber Polytechnic’s Faculty of Health & Life Sciences and clinical partners’ standard health, safety, and legal clearance requirements (e.g., immunizations, mask-fit, CPR/First Aid, police checks). Details and deadlines will be provided after admission, and students are encouraged to review the Faculty of Health & Life Sciences Student Handbook for foundational WIL concepts and program-specific requirements. 

Visit Future Students (https://healthsciences.humber.ca/future-students/why-humber/work-integrated-learning.html) > Work-Integrated Learning (https://healthsciences.humber.ca/future-students/why-humber/work-integrated-learning.html )to learn more about WIL at Humber and explore examples of experiential learning success stories. 

Respiratory Therapists are regulated healthcare professionals who assess, monitor, and treat individuals experiencing breathing difficulties or respiratory distress. As vital members of interprofessional healthcare teams, they work in diverse settings including hospitals in critical care units, emergency departments, operating rooms, neonatal and pediatric care, and community health environments.  They may also find careers in community and home care settings, pulmonary function and diagnostic laboratories or in research, education and health technology companies.