Pre-Nursing RT
Pre-Nursing to Respiratory Therapist
Community college associate pathway
Interested in respiratory therapy? Start with Pre-Nursing, find respiratory therapy programs that fit your goals, and get help planning your prerequisites and applications.
- Timeline
- 2 to 3 years
- State
- All states
- Programs
- 364
A clear path to RT
A path gets you ready to apply to RT programs and helps you submit a strong application. Each program makes its own admission decision.
There's a lot to figure out before applying to a respiratory therapy program. We'll help you understand the requirements, build your list of schools, and keep track of what you need to do.
How it works
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Complete your Pre-Nursing program
Earn your Pre-Nursing credential in 6 to 10 weeks. You can start working in patient care right away, earn while you prepare, and bring real patient care experience to your RT application.
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Meet the RT prerequisites
We help you plan and finish what RT programs ask for, like Anatomy & Physiology I, College Algebra / College Math and English Composition I.
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Apply with your checklist
Each RT program you pick gets an application checklist in your portal, so you know what is done and what is next. Each program makes its own admission decision.
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Start your RT program
Begin your RT program with your Pre-Nursing experience behind you. Most students finish this path in 2 to 3 years.
RT prerequisites 52
What RT programs ask for, from the 354 programs we checked. Every program sets its own list.
College courses
21
Entrance exams
8
Certifications
5
Health and background checks
7
Application basics
9
Experience
2
RT programs 364
This path helps you prepare a strong application. Each program makes its own admission decision.
Respiratory Therapist
Albany, Georgia
- Application deadline
- Mar 1, 2027
- Prerequisites
- 14
Respiratory Therapist
Cumberland, Maryland
- Application deadline
- Confirm with school
- Prerequisites
- 7
Respiratory Therapist
Alvin, Texas
- Application deadline
- Jun 1, 2027
- Prerequisites
- 13
Respiratory Therapist
Amarillo, Texas
- Application deadline
- Confirm with school
- Prerequisites
- 12
- Admission points
- +25
Respiratory Therapist
Anaheim, California
- Application deadline
- Confirm with school
- Prerequisites
- 6
Respiratory Therapist
Ontario, California
- Application deadline
- Confirm with school
- Prerequisites
- 6
Respiratory Therapist
Cuthbert, Georgia
- Application deadline
- Jul 1, 2027
- Prerequisites
- 6
Respiratory Therapist
Lufkin, Texas
- Application deadline
- Confirm with school
- Prerequisites
- 13
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Common questions
Does Pre-Nursing count as college credit?
No. Pre-Nursing gets you ready for your prerequisite courses and the TEAS, but you'll still take the college courses your schools require. We'll show you which ones you can cover with a CLEP exam and which ones need a class.
How long does Pre-Nursing take?
Most students finish in about 6 to 10 weeks. It's about 36 hours of learning, you go at your own pace, and you have six months of access.
How do I find the right schools?
Choose your state or enter your ZIP code, and we'll show you programs near you with their requirements side by side, so you can pick the ones that fit your goals and apply with confidence.
Is admission guaranteed?
No. Each school makes its own admission decisions. This path helps you meet the requirements and put together a strong application.
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