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This is a three year program preparing students to work as
respiratory care practitioners.
What does a respiratory care practitioner do?
Graduates from this program perform a multitude of procedures
associated with the treatment, care, monitoring, testing and
diagnostic of client-patients suffering from cardiopulmonary
diseases and disorders including trauma. They specialize in airway
management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. They have expertise
in the use of respirators and the administration of medical gases
and special medications. In the operating room they assist physicians
in anaesthetizing client-patients undergoing surgery. In specialized
laboratories they perform breathing tests, sleep studies and
participate in research. Vanier College offers the only English
language Respiratory and Anaesthesia program in Québec.
The program is accredited by the Canadian Society for Respiratory
Therapists and its graduates are widely recognized for their
technical and clinical abilities, as well as their bilingualism
in French and English.
The Job Market
Employment opportunities for graduates are excellent in and around
Montréal as well as throughout the province and North
America. Current job market predictions indicate a shortage of
graduates over the next ten years and various market studies
rate this profession one of the fastest growing careers in North
America. Consequently our graduates are sought after by a multitude
of employers and recruitment agencies. To work in Québec,
a graduate must apply for a license from the provincial Order
(Ordre des inhalothérapeutes du Québec)
and possibly write a French language examination depending on
origin of birth and/or high school graduation. Starting salaries
(in Québec) range between $34,000.00 and $36,000.00, while
other provinces currently offer in excess of $40,000.00.
Graduates work mostly in hospitals, clinics and home care
services. They care for client-patients of all ages, in Intensive
Care Units, Operating Rooms, Emergency Rooms, Cardiopulmonary
Function Labs, Transport Services and Research Labs to name a
few speciality areas. While most elect to work in Montréal,
some have chosen to work in other provinces or other countries.
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding profession,
and are interested in health care, you must seriously consider
this profession.
Facilities
Vanier College has well-equipped, on-site laboratory facilities
which allow faculty and students to simulate clinical (hospital)
situations. In addition, the College library resources (texts,
journals, electronic retrieval systems, video and software) are
up-to-date on the latest technical and medical advances.
The clinical training is mainly in Montréal based hospitals
affiliated with McGill University. Each facility offers the very
best in health care experiences and up-to-date technologies.
In each facility students have access to the most recent publications
along with electronic retrieval systems.
Admission Requirements
Before applying an applicant must be well informed regarding
the nature of the profession, job responsibilities and employer
expectations. For those reasons we strongly recommend a visit
to hospital-based department of respiratory care therapy (Inhalothérapie
en français) and/or sitting in on a respiratory class
at the college.
Click here for General Requirements for Admission
to Cegep
Specific Program Requirements
Secondary School courses
· Math 436
· Chemistry 534
· Physical Science 436 (416 and 430)
or
Cegep equivalent courses
· Math 201-007-05
· Chemistry 202-006-06
· Physical Science 982-021-06
or
Adult Education equivalent courses
· Math 416 and MTH 4101 and 4105-4111, or MTH 4101-4111
inclusive
· CHE 5041, 5042 and 5043 with labs
· PSC 4010, 4011 and 4012
In addition, proficiency in written and oral English and
French is required and may be tested. A letter of intent must
be included with the application and an interview may be required.
Accepted students must submit an immunization record.
Respiratory care is a rewarding but
demanding career choice. The following character traits are very
useful.
· Good human relations skills
· Ability to work in teams
· Ability to deal with stress
· Good manual dexterity.
Applicants with post-secondary education will be evaluated
on their overall academic performance and pre-requisite standing.
Applicants who have completed their studies outside of Canada
should contact the Admissions Office to discuss their admissibility
to the program.
An Accelerated DEC Program
Though our program is normally completed over a three year period,
it is possible to complete the program in 2 1/2 years. Students
at the end of the fourth semester, and only then, may apply for
the accelerated (fast-track) program. If accepted, they begin
their final year immediately after the second year. Note that
the number of places is limited and subject to change depending
on various factors, including availability of stage sites and
faculty.
Application Deadline
The application deadline is March 1st for the fall semester,
which begins in late August. The program quota is approximately
35 students.
For More Information
· contact the coordinator at respana@vaniercollege.qc.ca
or (514) 744-7500 x 7698. Note that we provide on site visits,
including class room observations.
· for information on admissions contact admissions@vaniercollege.qc.ca
or the Information Office at info@vaniercollege.qc.ca
or (514) 744-7500.
What Our Students are saying...
"... entering this program was the best decision I ever
made
... I have so much to offer the patients, and this is all due
to the education I received in the last three years.... you have
taught me about caring for others ..."
Chantal Rioux, graduate
"... the majority of the time you go home feeling good
about yourself because ... you've helped someone that day."
Julia Santamaria, graduate |
