An Education in High Demand

Respiratory Therapy is a rapidly growing profession that plays a vital role in the management of patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions. Respiratory Therapists are in high demand across hospitals, critical care units, operating rooms, neonatal and pediatric departments, and community health organizations. As key members of interprofessional teams, they assess, monitor, and support patients experiencing breathing difficulties or respiratory failure. With advances in mechanical ventilation, expanding community care models, and an aging population increasing the need for respiratory support, graduates can expect strong job stability, competitive salaries, and opportunities for specialization in intensive care, anesthesia, and pulmonary diagnostics. It is a highly rewarding career for individuals who value precision, teamwork, and compassionate patient care.

Experience The Humber Advantage

Empowering the Future in Purposeful Learning Spaces

Humber’s Respiratory Therapy program features specialized simulation and clinical laboratory environments designed to support the development of essential respiratory care competencies. Students gain hands-on experience with advanced mechanical ventilators, pulmonary function testing equipment, and oxygen delivery systems that mirror modern healthcare environments. Simulation-based learning is embedded throughout the curriculum, allowing learners to practise patient assessment, airway management, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation in a controlled, realistic setting. Each lab experience complements theoretical coursework, ensuring that students build the confidence, technical proficiency, and clinical judgment needed to deliver safe, evidence-informed respiratory care.

Why Students Choose Humber

Humber Polytechnic is a leader in health and life sciences education, offering students access to state-of-the-art facilities, expert faculty, and a commitment to experiential and interprofessional learning. Respiratory Therapy students train in advanced simulation labs equipped with modern ventilators, diagnostic testing systems, and high-fidelity immersive simulation technology. Learners benefit from small lab sizes, close mentorship, and a curriculum informed by national standards and regulatory expectations. Through Humber’s strong partnerships with hospitals and clinical organizations across Ontario, students gain diverse placement experiences that reflect the realities of contemporary healthcare. Humber’s focus on innovation, inclusion, and excellence ensures graduates are workplace-ready and prepared to make meaningful contributions in respiratory care.

What to Expect

As a student in Humber’s Respiratory Therapy program, you can expect an engaging, hands-on education that blends classroom theory with high-fidelity simulation and clinical practice. From the early semesters, you will develop core competencies in respiratory assessment, airway management, and patient monitoring, progressing toward advanced skills in critical care ventilation, neonatal and pediatric respiratory support, and cardiopulmonary diagnostics. You will collaborate with learners and professionals from other health disciplines, gaining interprofessional experience that mirrors real-world clinical environments. Throughout the program, faculty and clinical partners provide individualized feedback and mentorship to help you refine your technical abilities and clinical reasoning. Graduates emerge with the confidence and competence required to excel as professional Respiratory Therapists across diverse healthcare settings.