UTMB Respiratory Care, School of Health Professions

Follow Your Heart. Find Your Calling. ❤️
This Valentine’s season, fall in love with a career that truly makes a difference!
Whether you’re ready to begin your journey in Respiratory Therapy or advance your career, we have a program designed for you!
💓 Master of Science in Respiratory Therapy-Entry to Practice
💓 Master of Science in Respiratory Therapy-Degree Advancement
Apply Now. Your future is worth falling for!

Maybe you see yourself TEACHING the next generation of respiratory therapists.
Maybe RESEARCH calls to you.
Maybe you want a stronger voice in OPERATIONAL decisions and the direction of care.
 
Whatever future you’re imagining, the path forward doesn’t have to mean stepping away from the work you love today.
 
UTMB’s 100% online Master of Science in Respiratory Therapy – Degree Advancement Program was designed for Registered Respiratory Therapists who are ready to grow without pressing pause.
 
With Leadership Tracks in Operations, Education or Research, in just 2 to 3 years, you’ll build advanced knowledge, expand your leadership potential, and prepare for roles that shape the future of respiratory care - all while continuing to care for patients.
Getting started is straightforward. All you need is a bachelor’s degree in any field, a current RRT credential, and a minimum 2.75 GPA.
 
Graduates report stepping into advanced roles with an average annual salary increase of $12,000.
 
Many students are eligible for up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement through their employer, potentially covering up to half of in-state tuition. Scholarships may also be available.
 
This year isn’t just about setting goals. It’s about choosing direction.
 
Choose leadership. Choose impact. Choose what’s possible next.

🎉 Happy New Year from the Respiratory Therapy Department! 🎉
As we welcome a new year, we extend our heartfelt wishes to our past, present, and future students. May the year ahead bring continued growth, new opportunities, and meaningful progress in your education and careers! ✨🎓
We are committed to supporting you as you pursue your goals and are truly proud to walk alongside you as part of your journey! 🌟 💫

Brian Walsh, PhD, RRT, RRT-NPS
Day 4 • 10:00–10:35 a.m. • Room 222
Pro/Con: HFV vs. CMV in Pediatric ARDS (CON)
A deep dive into evidence, strategy, and clinical impact.

Daneen Nastars, RRT, RRT-ACCS, CTTS, AE-C takes the stage Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. in Room 224 to present “Elevate Together.”
Learn how high-impact educational experiences can boost student growth, empower clinicians, and create lasting community benefits. Real tools. Real strategies. Real impact.

✨ One day left to visit us at AARC Congress 2025! ✨
Swing by Booth 1141 and join the UTMB Adventures crew in Phoenix before the conference wraps up.
Come say hello, meet our team, and learn all about Respiratory Care at UTMB Health!

We are excited to spotlight the hard work of Dr. Brian K. Walsh, Chair of UTMB’s Respiratory Therapy program and a national leader in advancing respiratory innovation. ⭐️
Through a groundbreaking research collaboration with fluidIQ®, Dr. Walsh is helping develop next-generation respiratory technologies designed to make a global impact — from acute care to neonatal life-saving solutions.
Innovation, leadership, and a mission to improve human life.

Respiratory Therapy department is heading to Pheonix! Join our Alumni and Friends on Saturday, December 6th, at Huss Brewing Downtown PHX Brewpub, from 6pm-9pm! All are Alumni and Friends are welcomed to attend whether you are going to AARC Congress or not!
 
📅 Saturday, December 6, 2025
⌚ 6:00PM-9:00PM
📍 Huss Brewing Downtown PHX Brewpub (225 E Monroe St. Phoenix, AZ 85004)
RSVP link: https://forms.office.com/r/NHMm43UiFL?origin=lprLink

🔍 Ask. Discover. Transform.
Your curiosity is the foundation of discovery—and the driving force behind better patient outcomes.
The MSRT–Degree Advancement | Research Track (100% online) empowers you to turn clinical questions into meaningful research that advances the science and practice of respiratory care.
📊 Learn to design and conduct evidence-based studies.
📚 Critically evaluate data to inform real-world care.
💡 Contribute to innovations that improve lives and shape the future of the profession.
Your next great discovery begins here.
👉 Start your research journey—Apply Now.

✨ Ready to Take Your Career Further? ✨
Already an RRT but dreaming bigger? 🌟
Our Degree Advancement Program is flexible, career-focused, and built to help you grow into leadership.
🎓 Educational Leadership Track
Step beyond clinical practice and gain the skills to teach, mentor, and lead the next generation of respiratory therapists.
💡 Graduate with more than a degree—graduate with impact.
⏰ Balance work, life, and learning with confidence.
👉 Apply today and see how far your passion can take you!
💰 Tip: Many employers offer a tuition reimbursement benefit that can help cover all or most of your tuition—check with your HR department!

🚨 Attention Respiratory Therapists!

Are you ready to lead the future of our profession? 🌬️
Applications are now open for the Spring 2026 MSRT cohort at UTMB School of Health Professions!

🎓 Choose your leadership path:
• Operations
• Education
• Research

Step up. Lead forward. Make a difference. 💙

Ready to level up your leadership skills in healthcare? 🚀

The Operational Track in the Department of Respiratory Therapy’s 100% online MSRT-DA program prepares you to excel in supervisory and managerial roles in respiratory care.

You’ll gain expertise in:

🧠 Clinical Decision-Making – Assess complex situations and act fast.
⚖️ Ethics & Legal Compliance – Protect patients and uphold standards.
🌎 Cultural Competence – Deliver inclusive, respectful care.
📊 Quality Improvement – Enhance safety and care effectiveness.

Shape teams. Drive outcomes. Make a lasting impact.

Learn more 🔗: Degree Advancement MSRT - Respiratory Therapy