{"id":9961,"date":"2026-04-30T12:23:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T16:23:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/pharmacy-health\/?page_id=9961"},"modified":"2026-08-07T09:59:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T13:59:09","slug":"pre-respiratory-therapy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/health-professions\/undergraduate-programs\/respiratory-therapy\/pre-respiratory-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre-Respiratory Therapy Major"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wysiwyg wysiwyg-primary-block alignfull\" >\n\t<div class=\"container grid-default wysiwyg__container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<nav class=\"sidebar-menu \" aria-label=\"Site Menu\" id=\"page-nav\">\n\t\t<div class=\"sidebar-menu__wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<header class=\"sidebar-menu__header\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sidebar-menu__headerLabel\">Respiratory Therapy Menu<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"sidebar-menu__mobileToggle\" title=\"Toggle Menu\" :aria-expanded=\"mobileOpen\"><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"sidebar-menu__list\" v-show=\"mobileOpen\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/health-professions\/undergraduate-programs\/respiratory-therapy\/admission\/\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >Admission<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/health-professions\/undergraduate-programs\/respiratory-therapy\/curriculum\/\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >Curriculum and Experiential Learning<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/health-professions\/undergraduate-programs\/respiratory-therapy\/accreditation-information\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >Mission and Accreditation<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/health-professions\/undergraduate-programs\/respiratory-therapy\/resources\/\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >Program Resources<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/health-professions\/undergraduate-programs\/respiratory-therapy\/respiratory-therapy-faculty-staff\/\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >Faculty &amp; Staff<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/nav>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__wrapper wysiwyg__wrapper--hasSidebar\">\n\t\t\t<!-- content from editor -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__content wysiwyg__contentContainer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h1 id=\"h-pre-respiratory-therapy-major\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pre-Respiratory Therapy Major<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/pharmacy-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/09\/physical-therapist-incentive-spirometer-triflow-patient-lungs-1080.jpg\" alt=\"Physical therapist uses incentive spirometer or triflow to help patient to improve functioning of her lungs.\" class=\"wp-image-8565\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;width:693px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/13\/2025\/09\/29161739\/physical-therapist-incentive-spirometer-triflow-patient-lungs-1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/13\/2025\/09\/29161739\/physical-therapist-incentive-spirometer-triflow-patient-lungs-1080-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/13\/2025\/09\/29161739\/physical-therapist-incentive-spirometer-triflow-patient-lungs-1080-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/13\/2025\/09\/29161739\/physical-therapist-incentive-spirometer-triflow-patient-lungs-1080-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/13\/2025\/09\/29161739\/physical-therapist-incentive-spirometer-triflow-patient-lungs-1080-720x480.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Respiratory therapists specialize in treating patients who face challenges with breathing and cardiopulmonary conditions. They&#8217;re a vital part of healthcare teams that care for individuals across all stages of life, addressing concerns such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Asthma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>COPD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pneumonia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sleep apnea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cases requiring ventilator support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Respiratory therapists are in higher demand than ever, and Butler students interested in the field can begin with the Pre-Respiratory Therapy major. This path ensures you complete the full year of prerequisite coursework needed, and have a direct pathway into Butler\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/pharmacy-health\/undergraduate-programs\/respiratory-therapy\/\">Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy<\/a>, pending satisfactory academic progress and the completion of the professional phase admission process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ll take hands-on science courses your first year in state-of-the-art labs and learn the skills needed to become a uniquely specialized healthcare professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the professional phase of the Respiratory Therapy program, you&#8217;ll begin practicing real procedures through advanced simulation training using high-fidelity mannequins and ventilators. You&#8217;ll begin clinical rotations and gain experience in Indianapolis&#8217; healthcare corridor, home to institutions such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ascension St. Vincent and Peyton Manning\u2019s Children\u2019s Hospital<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community Health Network<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indiana University Health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eskenazi Health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Franciscan Health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Riley Children\u2019s&nbsp;Hospital<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ll train to enter one of the fastest-growing healthcare fields with job stability, a competitive salary, and the flexibility to work in a wide variety of healthcare contexts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Pre-Respiratory Therapy major gives you the foundation you need to step into your professional career with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/pharmacy-health\/undergraduate-programs\/respiratory-therapy\/\">Learn More about the Respiratory Therapy Program<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"acc-flex-container\">\n\t<div class=\"acc-title-container\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\">\n\t\t<button id='block_acf-block-6a75e4acc1963-acc-row' class='acc-row' type='button' aria-expanded='false' aria-controls='block_acf-block-6a75e4acc1963_acc-content-panel'>\n\t\t\t<div id='block_acf-block-6a75e4acc1963-acc-title' class='acc-title'>\n\t\t\t\tAdmission prerequisites\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<img alt=\"\" id='block_acf-block-6a75e4acc1963-acc-img' class='acc-icon' src='https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/health-professions\/wp-content\/plugins\/butler-acf-blocks-new\/assets\/images\/nav_main_icon_open.png' \/>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div role=\"region\" aria-hidden='true'\n\t\tid='block_acf-block-6a75e4acc1963-acc-content-panel' class='acc-panel' aria-labelledby=\"block_acf-block-6a75e4acc1963-acc-row\">\n\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students entering from high school must meet the following requirements to select the Pre-Respiratory Therapy (Pre-RT) major:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Completed Common App to the University, with Health Sciences as the selected major<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.25 weighted (or 3.0 unweighted)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Successful completion of the following high school coursework:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>English: 4 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mathematics: 3 years; 4 years preferred<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-calculus preferred<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Statistics preferred<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Laboratory Science: 3 years; 4 years preferred<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biology required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chemistry required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social Studies\/History: 3 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>World Language: 2 years of the same language preferred<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Transfer students who still need to meet the prerequisites for the three-year Respiratory Therapy program may also enter as Pre-RT. Once they&#8217;ve completed the courses required for the Pre-RT major and complete the application and interview admission requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy program, they may begin the three-year program in fall 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More information about Butler admission requirements, deadlines, and other important information can be found on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.butler.edu\/admission\">Office of Admission website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\t\t( function( $ ) {\n\t\t\tlet panel = document.getElementById('block_acf-block-6a75e4acc1963-acc-content-panel');\n\n\t\t\t\/*\n\t\t\t * Need to set a value for maxHeight to initialize the accordion properly.\n\t\t\t * If we don't include this conditional, the accordion doesn't nicely transition to open\/close on the first click.\n\t\t\t *\/\n\t\t\tif ( 1 == 0 ) {\n\t\t\t\tpanel.style.maxHeight = 0 == 1 ? 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You&#8217;d work with your academic advisor to select the path that&#8217;s right for you. <br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\t\t( function( $ ) {\n\t\t\tlet panel = document.getElementById('block_acf-block-6a75e4acc197b-acc-content-panel');\n\n\t\t\t\/*\n\t\t\t * Need to set a value for maxHeight to initialize the accordion properly.\n\t\t\t * If we don't include this conditional, the accordion doesn't nicely transition to open\/close on the first click.\n\t\t\t *\/\n\t\t\tif ( 1 == 0 ) {\n\t\t\t\tpanel.style.maxHeight = 0 == 1 ? 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