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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania and The Western Pennsylvania Hospital combined resources in 1972 to provide a cooperative bachelor of science degree program in respiratory care. The IUP/West Penn Hospital program was the first such program in the state and the fifth in the country and is widely recognized as one of the finest respiratory care programs in the country. Coupling the rich academic atmosphere of the university with the unique, comprehensive classroom and clinical opportunities at the Hospital, the School of Respiratory Care is committed to graduating men and women who are dedicated to their patients and the profession and who are technically competent leaders in their field.
What do Respiratory Therapists Do? About the IUP/West Penn Hospital School of Respiratory Care The IUP/West Penn Hospital School of Respiratory Care enjoys a reputation of excellence and quality, and its graduates have an impressive track record of securing a 99% pass rate for the national credentialing exams (average national pass rates for all schools is approximately 70%), as well as 100% employment. Recruiters from well-known employers throughout the East Coast (e.g. Johns Hopkins Hospital) routinely look to IUP/West Penn Hospital graduates to fill top-notch positions. Opportunities Available at the IUP/West Penn Hospital School of Respiratory Care
Academic Qualifications To enter the clinical phase, students must earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.25 or higher in math and science. An overall grade point average of 2.0 is also required. A Dedicated Faculty Indiana University of Pennsylvania Academic offerings include more than one hundred undergraduate majors with a variety of internship and study abroad programs, more than forty masters' degree programs, and eight doctoral degrees. Students in the respiratory therapy program often take clinical preceptorships which provide them with the opportunity for additional experience and learning as well as the opportunity to earn a stipend while still in school. The variety and quality of instruction are characteristic of a big university, yet at IUP, close, one-to-one relationships develop within the teaching framework, and a strong sense of community prevails. The Western Pennsylvania Hospital A major regional referral center, The Western Pennsylvania Hospital cares for patients from a wide area and serves as a regional healthcare education and research center. The Hospital provides outreach programs to support physicians, their patients and other hospitals to enhance the level and quality of health care they provide. About Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Unlike other U.S. cities its size, Pittsburgh has a low crime rate and is relatively inexpensive, especially with respect to housing. For students deciding on the best location for training, Pittsburgh offers the advantages of other big cities without many of the problems. For More Information |
The Western Pennsylvania Hospital, part of the West Penn Allegheny Health System, has a rich history of leadership in medicine, providing the highest quality of patient care, education and research. Nationally respected as a highly sophisticated medical center, the Hospital has two campuses, West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh and West Penn Hospital - Forbes Regional Campus in Monroeville.