RRT-BSRT Student Handbook

2024-2025

RRT to BSRT Degree Completion Program Student Handbook

Welcome to the University of Southern Indiana’s on-line degree completion program for the Respiratory Therapy. We are pleased that you have chosen USI to not only further your education but to further your professional goals as well! Our faculty and staff are here to assist you in your educational journey to achieve your BSRT degree.

Contained in the student handbook are policies and procedures that will guide and assist you through this process. It is your responsibility to be knowledgeable of the policies; however, should you have any questions regarding any of these policies, please ask faculty for clarification. You will find the university policies on the USI website

All students are expected to abide by the policies found in the College of Nursing and Health Professions Handbook. The handbook is located on the CNHP website listed under “About the College.”

The RRT to BSRT student handbook may be found on each Blackboard course site. Faculty reserve the right to amend policies and procedures when appropriate. Any revisions will be communicated to you through USI email.

Each student must sign the RRT to BSRT Student Handbook acknowledge agreement that you have read and understand the policies of the RRT to BSRT and furthermore agrees to comply with these policies as a student of the RRT to BSRT Degree Completion Program.

It is my sincere hope that all of you have a successful academic year.

Mary L. Phillips, M.Ed., RRT, RPFT, AE-C
Program Chair and Assistant Professor
USI Respiratory Therapy Program