Butler University is launching a new Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy program to address the critical workforce shortage in Indiana and nationwide. The program will accept applications starting in January 2027 and welcome its inaugural cohort in the fall of 2027.
Program Details
Following one year of prerequisite coursework, students will complete a three-year professional phase that pairs advanced cardiopulmonary coursework with roughly 1,000 hours of clinical learning. Butler has partnered with major regional health systems to provide clinical placements and capstone project opportunities.
Respiratory therapists specialize in evaluating and treating patients with breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders. Practitioners work across diverse medical environments, including intensive care units, emergency departments, pediatric wards, sleep laboratories, and air medical transport teams.
The new degree expands Butler’s established College of Health Professions, which already houses programs in nursing, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, and healthcare administration.
Original reporting: 93.1 WIBC (Indianapolis) — read the source article.
