Pre-Respiratory Therapy Major
Respiratory therapists specialize in treating patients who face challenges with breathing and cardiopulmonary conditions. They’re a vital part of healthcare teams that care for individuals across all stages of life, addressing concerns such as:
- Asthma
- COPD
- Pneumonia
- Sleep apnea
- Cases requiring ventilator support
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’s Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy, pending satisfactory academic progress and the completion of the professional phase admission process.
You’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.
In the professional phase of the Respiratory Therapy program, you’ll begin practicing real procedures through advanced simulation training using high-fidelity mannequins and ventilators. You’ll begin clinical rotations and gain experience in Indianapolis’ healthcare corridor, home to institutions such as:
- Ascension St. Vincent and Peyton Manning’s Children’s Hospital
- Community Health Network
- Indiana University Health
- Eskenazi Health
- Franciscan Health
- Riley Children’s Hospital
You’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.
The Pre-Respiratory Therapy major gives you the foundation you need to step into your professional career with confidence.
*Butler is currently in the process of seeking CoARC accreditation for a respiratory care program. However, Butler can provide no assurance that accreditation will be granted by the CoARC.
Known for excellence in undergraduate education, our faculty is dedicated to students’ personal success—delivering high quality, whole-person patient care and emphasizing team-based healthcare.