Master of Science in Respiratory Care

The Master of Science in Respiratory Care (MSRC) is an advanced level postgraduate degree for respiratory therapists.^[1] Few colleges and Universities currently offer this degree though an emphasis on its importance to respiratory care and research in pulmonary medicine is growing by both nursing groups and medical colleges.

Colleges of Respiratory Care

Northeastern University (Boston, MA) - Master of Science in Respiratory Care Leadership
Georgia State University (Atlanta, GA) - Master of Science in Health Sciences, with a specialization in respiratory care.
Loma Linda University (Loma Linda, CA) - Master of Science in Respiratory Care
Rush University (Chicago, IL) - Master of Science in Respiratory Care

References

↑ Kacmarek RM, Durbin CG, Barnes TA, Kageler WV, Walton JR, O'Neil EH (2009). "Creating a vision for respiratory care in 2015 and beyond.". Respir Care 54 (3): 375–89. PMID 19245732.

Respiratory Therapist

Credentials	Certified Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist

Degrees	Associate of Science in Respiratory Care Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care Master of Science in Respiratory Care

Specialties	Neonatal/Pediatric Critical Care Emergency Sleep Disorder Medical Transport

Other	Lambda Beta Society Respiratory driven protocols College of Respiratory Therapy Timeline of respiratory therapy

Examinations	NBRC-ELE NBRC-WRE & NBRC-CSE NBRC-NPS NBRC-SDS NBRC-ACCS

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