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Develop skills to assess, treat, and oversee care for patients with heart and lung conditions. As vital healthcare team members, respiratory therapists handle ventilation and airway care, perform CPR, administer oxygen therapy, and support critical situations like high-risk deliveries and surgical anesthesia. Third-year clinical rotations at the Hospital for Sick Children and Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital offer hands-on training in neonatal and pediatric care. Graduates enter this high-demand, life-saving profession with diverse career opportunities. The curriculum aligns with the Respiratory Therapy Entry to Practice National Competency Framework, building expertise through classroom instruction, lab work, clinical simulations, and practical training. Emphasis is placed on cultivating diagnostic, analytical, and problem-solving abilities essential for respiratory therapists. Accreditation Canada recognizes this program's quality standards.