Respiratory Care (B.S.)
Be a part of patient care.
If you鈥檝e ever found yourself trying to catch your breath, you鈥檝e experienced what individuals with asthma, emphysema and other heart or lung-related issues go through daily. With a degree in respiratory care, you can help these individuals breathe easy.
Elevate your career and set yourself up for upward mobility with our B.S. completion program, designed for working professionals with online and face to face course options. Our B.S. degree is a continuation of the A.S. degree in respiratory care. The B.S. degree will further develop your respiratory therapy skills and knowledge base in: medical ethics, pharmacology, advanced sciences, respiratory care management and current issues in respiratory care.
Is it for you?
This program will be a good fit if you:
- Enjoy helping people in their time of need.
- Enjoy problem solving.
- Want the ability to work in a variety of places with patients of all ages.
- Want to work in a profession with lots of variety.
- Like technology and science.
Career Opportunities
Explore possible career opportunities with this degree:
- Respiratory care clinical specialist
- Respiratory care supervisor
- Flight respiratory therapist
- Clinical educator
Recent Employers
Graduates have gone on to work at employers such as:
- Sanford Health
- Avera Health
- Monument Health
Clubs & Organizations
We offer the following extracurricular clubs to participate in:
- South Dakota Society for Respiratory Care (SDSRC)
- SDSU Respiratory Care Club
